[ NNSquad ] Signs (no pun intended) that Microsoft's PC extortion is succeeding with Linux

[Lauren Weinstein <lauren@vortex.com>]

Signs (no pun intended) that Microsoft's PC extortion is succeeding with Linux

http://j.mp/M1KuwC  (Dreamwidth)

   "So, we'll be moving to requiring signed kernel modules and locking
    down certain aspects of kernel functionality. The most obvious example
    is that it won't be possible to access PCI regions directly from
    userspace, which means all graphics cards will need kernel drivers.
    Userspace modesetting will be a thing of the past."

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--Lauren--
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