[U-Boot] U-book and GPLv3? (fwd)

[Mike Frysinger <vapier@gentoo.org>]

On Wednesday 24 June 2009 20:59:11 Richard Stallman wrote:
>     Embedded systems using core soc silicon from a number of manufacturers
>     have started to use what is known as 'secure boot'. This is typically
> the case in applications which utilise conditional access system software
> to protect content. The emphasis on using secure boot is largely driven by
> the conditional access industry itself.
>
> The principal purpose of these products is to restrict the public's
> freedom.  So it is natural that their means involve restricting our
> freedom too.

it sure is nice to make generalities as it makes your resulting argument so 
much easier to digest.  the companies ive worked with could give two sh*ts 
about end customers tinkering with their products.  they're interested in 
keeping their product secure from other people in their respective industry 
and from malicious tampering for regulation/safety purposes.
-mike
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