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wolvoleoyesterday at 11:35 PM1 replyview on HN

Trusted computing means trusted by the vendor and content providers, not trusted by the user. In that sense I consider it very evil.


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charcircuityesterday at 11:52 PM

If the user doesn't trust an operating system, why would they use it. The operating system can steal sensitive information. Trusted computing is trusted by the user to the extent that they use the device. For example if they don't trust it, they may avoid logging in to their bank on it.

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