[Solar-general] Fwd: [FSF] Stand up for your freedom to install free software

[Marcos G.]

http://softwarelibre.org.ar/?q=node/248



On Mon 17 Oct 2011 19:31:37 Diego Saravia wrote:
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Free Software Foundation <info en fsf.org>
> Date: 2011/10/17
> Subject: [FSF] Stand up for your freedom to install free software
> To: Diego Saravia <diego.saravia en gmail.com>
> 
> 
> Dear Supporters,
> 
> Please join us in signing the statement: Stand up for your freedom to
> install free software
> 
> The free software movement has come a long way over the past 25+
> years. While we still face many challenges ahead for us to create a
> world in which it is normal and expected for computer users to have
> freedom, we have made steady progress. Right now, however, there is a
> potential threat that could put us back years. Microsoft has announced
> that if computer makers wish to distribute machines with the Windows 8
> compatibility logo, they will have to implement a measure called
> "Secure Boot."
> 
> When done correctly, "Secure Boot" is designed to protect against
> malware by preventing computers from loading unauthorized binary
> programs when booting. In practice, this means that computers
> implementing it won't boot unauthorized or modified operating systems.
> This could be a feature deserving of the name, as long as the user is
> able to authorize the programs she wants to use, so she can run free
> software written and modified by herself or people she trusts.
> 
> However, we are concerned that Microsoft and hardware manufacturers
> will implement these boot restrictions in a way that will prevent
> users from booting anything other than unmodified Windows. In this
> case, a better name for the technology would be Restricted Boot, since
> such a requirement would be a severe restriction on computer users and
> not a security feature at all.
> 
> We're looking at a world in which it could become impossible for the
> average user to install GNU/Linux on any new computer, so too much is
> at stake for us to wait and see if computer manufacturers will do the
> right thing. "Secure Boot" could all too easily become a euphemism for
> restriction and control by computer makers and Microsoft -- freedom
> and security necessitate users being in charge of their own computers.
> 
> So please, join us in signing this statement against Restricted Boot,
> and consider encouraging your friends, family, and colleagues to do
> the same.
> 
> If you are part of an organization or company that would like to
> prominently show their support, please contact us at
> campaigns en fsf.org.
> 
> For your convenience, here is a list of additional articles and
> resources related to this statement:
> 
> Public statement:
> http://www.fsf.org/campaigns/secure-boot-vs-restricted-boot/statement
> Press release:
> http://www.fsf.org/news/secure-boot-vs-restricted-boot-in-windows-8
> Detailed explanation of the issue:
> http://www.fsf.org/campaigns/secure-boot-vs-restricted-boot
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> John Sullivan
> Executive Director
> Free Software Foundation
> 
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