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Re:Microsoft deletes all comments under heavily criticized W... by raxxorrax on Wednesday August 04, 2021 @04:12AM (#28058526)
Wouldn't your own keys stop working with mechanism like remote attestation?

From a security standpoint secure boot is hard to justify to be honest. When did you encounter the last boot or bias trojan?

Sure, large distros are signed by Microsoft. Do I want that? They also complained that it takes quite a long time....

Where is the benefit for the user?

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Re:Microsoft deletes all comments under heavily criticized W... by usr1106 on Wednesday August 04, 2021 @07:25PM (#28067746)
Who uses remote attestation for what purpose? I have never used it.

Secure boot is simple and lightweight. Should I just wait until some damage happens? I agree it's not the most critical measure. I have at least one machine where it doesn't work and many where initramfs remains unchecked. Have not lost my sleep yet.

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