May 31, 2009

Enabling DRM in the kernel?

Back in April, we looked at the Linux kernel patches for Intel’s Trusted Execution Technology (TXT), a mechanism to verify the integrity of the kernel before booting it. Since that time, another version of the patchset has surfaced. The relatively few comments on the feature were largely concerned that there might be opposition to its inclusion—not because of technical considerations, but instead because of ethical concerns about what TXT could enable.

[Well, this should start a conversation or two.. - Scott]

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