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I wonder what would happen if Microsoft required drivers to be redistributable at least by Microsoft and hosted them on a server for download by independent res
by est31 5y ago
I wonder what would happen if Microsoft required drivers to be redistributable at least by Microsoft and hosted them on a server for download by independent researchers, similar to how fwupd is doing it. Then the researchers could find ways to identify malware and point it out to Microsoft. As a bonus it might make the life of fwupd easier too.
- encryptluks2 5y agoIn many ways they do this already and they do it terribly as you would expect from Microsoft. Not only do they install spyware automatically from OEM manufacturers like HP, they also often revert driver updates like Radeon drivers where they'll install an old driver on top of the new one you just installed.
- canada_dry 5y ago> researchers could find ways to identify malware Perhaps OS developers should move to a validation system something like FCC has (i.e. to check for allowed electromagnetic interference) that requires analysis and certification by a third party of the driver before it gets signed and rolled-out.