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> I still hope that one of these days people in general will realize that executable signing and SecureBoot are specifically designed for controlling what a nor
by gusfoo 6mo ago
> I still hope that one of these days people in general will realize that executable signing and SecureBoot are specifically designed for controlling what a normal person can run, rather than for anything resembling real security
For home/business users I'd agree. But in Embedded / money-handling then it's a life-saver and a really important technology.
- TitaRusell 6mo agoVideogames are increasingly demanding secure boot.
- pezezin 6mo agoA few competitive online games do, but most don't. That's why nowadays so many games run great on Linux.
- account42 6mo agoIf by "really important technology" you mean it lets companies save a bit on fraud-related expenses then sure. But the world worked just fine with much simpler solutions because secure boot or not we have plenty of ways to discourage most people from committing crimes.