Thread: Nokia + Intel - Does that mean we're going X86?
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attila77 is offline attila77
2010-05-11 , 07:33
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#64
Originally Posted by ndi View Post
I read that to the letter. I also added what I know about trusted execution. I see nothing keeping me from running Linux on such a chip if Intel intended it for Windows. It is, therefore, not "completely bogus".
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Trusted Boot (tboot) is a pre- kernel/VMM module that uses Intel(R) Trusted Execution Technology (Intel(R) TXT) to perform a measured and verified launch of an OS kernel/VMM.

Stick that in your BIOS and I can see it very effectively keeping you from running ’unwanted’ OSes. Besides, we don’t need to be theoretical, the XBOX was a widespread locked down X86 based platform way before these sophisticated security technologies.

The bottom line is that a functional equivalent of security features is just as present on X86 as it is on ARM, it’s just the MB/Computer manufacturer’s current business practice that keeps your freedom.
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