I've been mentioning this, discretely, on this forum. But, after having
finally expressed my concern more directly, on another thread
(https://trisquel.info/en/forum/some-current-free-software-friendly-hardware#comment-42809)
I just thought it was something important enough to make a thread o
"And, even one about which I would like to hear, someday, what RMS has to
say..."
You use email and ask him any time.
For those who may not like the term "Free Hardware"...
Remember that, a "Free Software" copy is also, ultimately, always a
/physical/ copy. Be it, a DVD that one has burned, or part of the space on a
drive that one has. So, the "copy" of a free software piece, is also a
"physical copy".
A
Yes. I know, from someone I met here, that he's a much more accessible person
than I thought he was. And, maybe I'll do that, someday, when things get more
calm for me and I have more time to do so. (Since, he's a person I respect
very much, and which should deserve my full attention.)
But,
This is a topic that also concerns me. What can with do with the privacy and
security issues of hardware? If I decided to manufacture CPU chips, how can
I insure you that those chips respect your privacy and security?
It is a very good question; you could provide documentation for your hardware
which shows that there are no malicious circuits built in and allows people
to make free software drivers for the device, but after all, no one can
figure out if your documentation tells really the truth or not.
We
Yes. In practical terms, most of the times, it all comes down to a matter of
trust in the entity that ultimately provides you the product.
Very few people also inspect the source code of the programs they use, and
compare it with the compiled form in which such programs are distributed.
(Be
There comes a point where privacy and security are simply not possible. If
you use a PC, no matter what software you have installed you are vulnerable.
And despite all the hooha about back doors, hidden spyware, etc, all ISP's
(certainly in the UK and therefore almost certainly in all "Wester
Not wanting to drift from the initial topic... I'll just confirm (for the
"privacy-concerned" ones, that read the above posted) that, that is indeed
true. And, I've known that for years, from the same source that I linked to,
when I quoted above some examples of "spychips".
"By April of 200
Privacy and security concerns became more "real" for more people with the
revelations of Snowden.
Security is an ongoing and ever-changing thing. Always was. There are new
exploits all the time, security is never fully achieved. Always trade offs.
Online privacy in the form of being anonymo
https://www.blackhat.com/html/bh-us-12/bh-us-12-archives.html#Brossard
"backdooring of hardware is practical"
The "Internet of Things" concept, that you mentioned, just reminded me of the
subsequent phenomenon of computerizing everything - even cars, now - and the
risks that that poses to security.
If anyone is thinking of buying a new car with a computer in it, here's a
most worrying thing you sho
Well, that's bad but there are other things also. Like when timely payments
are not recieved, the car can be remotely disabled.
http://www.mattberkus.com/blog/miss-your-car-payment-car-gets-disabled/
But what if I have paid in full and now own the car? The "feature" may still
be there. Why
Amazing link, thanks. Hardware backdoors.
"Built on top of free software" (coreboot) in 4 weeks. Really, really,
really hard to detect as malicious. 230 motherboards affected. Not dependent
on an operating system. So much for free software.
Laws would be nice, except plausible deniability
I've always felt Internet connected devices (like cell phones) and devices
which record, track, etc are a really bad idea. That includes those
non-technological things like license plates, social security numbers, and
drivers licenses. Things people wouldn't normally associate with being
da
Perhaps. But, as I said above, we should never facilitate this kind of
access. And, avoid such as much as possible.
As an example, the investigator recently interviewed here -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfgZrRoflCI#t=30m09s - had his truck messed
with, but was able to avoid being killed
"Russian Government Buys Typewriters to Prevent Intel Leaks"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRntCca21ec
Have to also add how using technology for mass surveillance is being
reinforced with corporate propaganda.
Coke and surveillance ad: "Let's look at the world a little differently."
http://youtu.be/pETma-CDU6M
Coke's brand position:
http://www.coca-colacompany.com/coca-cola-unbottled/inter
Apparently they can bug typewriters too!
That's what they say at the end of the clip.
But at least that feature isn't built-in and easily activated remotely.
Always something.
My idea on this subject is pretty simple. When you get a computer you should
have the "source code" the same way you are expecting it when buying (or
downloading) software. Only this way we can innovate and unify ourselves as
human beings.
But this is not possible at this day because we are
https://trisquel.info/en/forum/secret-3g-intel-chip-gives-snoops-backdoor-pc-access
"…highlights the ability for an administrator to shut down PCs remotely
“even if the PC is not connected to the network,” as well as the ability
to bypass hard drive encryption."
“Intel actually embedded the 3G radio chip in order to enable its Anti
Theft 3.0 technology. And since that tech
I'd read that article with a bit of skepticism. While it points out issues
that we really should be concerned about 3g being integrated in the CPU is
not realistic. It would almost certainly be easy to detect. More than likely
the article is written by someone who doesn't understand the techn
There's a reasonable chance that this stuff is aimed at Corporate espionage,
spying on other nation's military/Governments and making sure that
journalists with access to juicy stuff don't get ideas into their heads.
And what network is it going to connect with?
Inductive scanning.
Much like RFID chips give up thir information when scanned, why not a powered
down pc too? Surely it's just a matter of the power applied to the scan?
Several years ago it was reported that the ability had been obtained to scan
Responses to that here:
https://trisquel.info/en/forum/secret-3g-intel-chip-gives-snoops-backdoor-pc-access#comment-43162
I'm not saying that it couldn't be done technically. It would be an awful way
of implementing it though. It would be better to do it as they appear to have
done it. VIA a GSM module using SMS or TCP/IP over wifi/ethernet. The TCIP/IP
thing wouldn't be instant. You would have to connect to the
Ah. Nice... :)
RMS ended up (inadvertently) answering my question, in his lecture given at
the GNU's 30th anniversary celebrations. (So, there's no need to e-mail him,
any more, about this...)
He talks about the need to encourage a "Free/Libre Hardware Movement", due to
the same concerns
"I do think that the various Gnu licences need updating to include strict
clauses stopping their use in drones or any devices which can be used to
monitor people without their being aware or kill them or in anything that
compromises people's right to privacy, security or freedom."
Why shoul
Another link: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/hessla.html
Thanks for the links! Do you know where I could find more videos/audios
on lectures/speeches by RMS?
On 09/29/2013 02:54 AM, fernando.ne...@mail.ru wrote:
Ah. Nice... :)
RMS ended up (inadvertently) answering my question, in his lecture
given at the GNU's 30th anniversary celebrations. (So, t
>Thanks for the links! Do you know where I could find more videos/audios on
lectures/speeches by RMS?
Here's some older material http://audio-video.gnu.org/
And if you don't mind the privacy implications I'm sure you can find
something also on youtube (ewww)
On 09/29/2013 10:15 AM, mikko.viinam...@students.turkuamk.fi wrote:
>Thanks for the links! Do you know where I could find more
videos/audios on lectures/speeches by RMS?
Here's some older material http://audio-video.gnu.org/
And if you don't mind the privacy implications I'm sure you can find
Hi there.
The link that I posted, to a video from yesterday's lecture, is one of two
files that "jxself" (user of this forum) uploaded to his web site, and that
are listed here:
https://trisquel.info/en/forum/video-stream-gnu-30th-birthday#comment-43278
And, concerning other lectures/spee
Personally I think that if the spying continues, other countries will start
up their own hardware manufacturing facilities but it may not be exportable
to to the US. Perhaps those of you young enough can make plans to emigrate
[snark]
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