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On Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 11:57 AM, <meino.cramer@×××.de> wrote: |
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> So...why should I try unknown code patched into my CPU. |
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> It looks like "install this virus" from the security point |
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> of view, doesn't ist? |
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That was my point. |
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I think the idea Volker is suggesting is the micro-code updates go |
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from AMD (who understands what the issue is with their processor) to |
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the BIOS manufacturer (Phoenix or whoever did yous) and get |
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incorporated in a secure way. They are 'known good' in the BIOS update |
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we receive and write into a Flash drive. It's just a choice whether |
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you want to use that part of BOIS or now. |
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After all, _any_ BIOS update represents an opportunity for someone to |
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really mess you machine up. Doesn't matter if it's micro-code or |
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something else. |
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That's my reading of this so far.... |
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- Mark |
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