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In cases where you can genuinely just flip a switch and get back proper access to the machine I don't mind it that much, but these "we must restrict the user fo
by mort96 3y ago
In cases where you can genuinely just flip a switch and get back proper access to the machine I don't mind it that much, but these "we must restrict the user for 'security' reasons" things usually don't stay like that forever.
- nequo 3y agoBut this is Linux so you can use a different distribution if your current distro is daft like that. Or do you mean that certain programs (like one mentioned by sibling) require the switch to be on?
- mort96 3y agoYeah, that's one of the ways these "optional" "security measures" often become non-optional. Android is a prime example of a system where this has already happened: sure, you can root your device (if your manufacturer allows you to), but none of the software you need. Another way is simply for the manufacturer to lock down the bootloader/BIOS and not let you disable "secure" boot, as is also common in the Android world.