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Re:Google shifting to “upstream first” Linux kernel approach... by NoThisIsMe on Thursday September 23, 2021 @09:46AM (#28629058)
Is locking the bootloader cutting corners though? Sounds like an extra step to me.
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Re:Google shifting to “upstream first” Linux kernel approach... by seniorivn on Sunday September 26, 2021 @08:50AM (#28660490)
locking bootloader is a way to prevent you from undercutting their spyware. if there is a spyware, than it is a part of their business model, and every user that got away is a drop in revenue. But their targeted users don't mind to be spied on.
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