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The TPM is not a DRM enforcement mechanism if you set it up for your own use. It is a very useful tool for taking control of machine that you own - it provides a way to prove* to yourself that the system booting with the firmware that you've approved, in the configuration that you setup, and running the kernel and initrd that you've signed. https://safeboot.dev/attestation/#i-thought-remote-attestati...

*: Depending on your threat model and risks, some of which are discussed here https://safeboot.dev/threats/

parent thudson 6 years ago

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