Re:Lenovo announces laptops using new mobile Xeon processors
by kozukumi on Tuesday August 11, 2015 @09:09PM
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Another [very valid!] reason not to run Windows IMHO. This kind of thing is totally unacceptable.
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Re:Lenovo announces laptops using new mobile Xeon processors
by phphphph on Wednesday August 12, 2015 @05:19AM
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To be fair, the guidelines for this feature include
> The authenticated device owner should have the ability to disable or remove this functionality if desired.
Re:Lenovo announces laptops using new mobile Xeon processors
by BystanderX on Wednesday August 12, 2015 @06:38AM
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"Guidelines"
The feature shouldn't exist in the first place. If a backdoor is hidden, this is an unlocked door with a "Please don't enter" sign on it.
Re:Lenovo announces laptops using new mobile Xeon processors
by anon_adderlan on Monday August 17, 2015 @07:17PM
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You know, I have to agree. My gut reaction is "blame the policy not the technology", but after looking closely, I'm struggling to see how this feature could ever be applied towards the user's best interests.
Re:Lenovo announces laptops using new mobile Xeon processors
by chuckup on Wednesday August 12, 2015 @09:12AM
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I would just add, it took them nearly 4 years to add these guidelines!
>November 29, 2011 First publication
>July 8, 2015, 2015 Revision to include security guidance and requirements