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In the light of the NSA hacking revelations, we should recognize that the systems we're using are fundamentally insecure. With Linux, we should be able to impro
by mintplant 12y ago
In the light of the NSA hacking revelations, we should recognize that the systems we're using are fundamentally insecure. With Linux, we should be able to improve security while maintaining user control. I think this is a step in the right direction.
- joelthelion 12y agoTo be fair, this has exactly zero effect on the NSA hacking your machine, especially if the hard disk firmware is compromised.
- tormeh 12y agoOnly if the firmware is compromised before you install the OS. It adds a significant hurdle to any malware gaining write access to your hard drive's firmware.