Re: [luv-main] Microsoft requires Windows 8 logo systems to not bootunsigned OS's

On Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 08:52:35PM -0700, Daniel Pittman wrote:

So, the biggest advantage is that it does work against all those attacks that compromise the kernel and/or drivers to get into the kernel after a restart. Which, indeed, is where many of the "root kit" tools hit, on Windows.

so the "solution" is to prevent installation of competing operating systems that don't have the security flaws that allow malware to compromise the kernel? or the BIOS. wonderful. makes perfect sense. craig -- craig sanders <cas@taz.net.au> BOFH excuse #145: Flat tire on station wagon with tapes. ("Never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon full of tapes hurling down the highway" Andrew S. Tannenbaum)