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Because it was interesting, here's a summary:

• Microsoft refuses to sign GPL3 code for secure boot, because the anti-Tivoization clause is specifically designed to prevent this (the system basically tries to achieve what Tivo did, only supporting boot authorized by people with a given key). • The Rufus developer did work to get the GPL2 ntfs-3g drivers usable in UEFI. • Microsoft appears to have no issues signing that.



This is ridiculous. I hope the EU steps in and deals with microsoft's monopoly on default secure boot keys.




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