[Soci SLIP] [Fwd: [FSF] Enter the Restricted Boot Webcomic Contest: Defend user freedom on tablets and smartphones]

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Vi giro questo mail della FSF che ho ricevuto perche' avevo sottoscritto
la campagna contro il boot proprietario, che di fatto non consentirebbe
di far partire un PC se non con windows (a partire da windows 8).

Vi riassumo dove siamo: microsoft ha mollato la richiesta per i
desktops, ma rimane in piedi per tablets, notebooks e smartphones.

Questo vuol dire due cose:

1) i desktop non interessano piu' a nessuno

2) se volete poter fare il boot con qualcosa che non sia windows su
tablets, notebooks e smartphones, a partire da windows 8 (quindi
praticamente da subito) e' bene aderire alla campagna della fsf contro
un tale abuso. Sono gli unici a preoccuparsene, per quel che ne so. Se
ce ne sono altri, fatemelo sapere, che io sottoscrivo tutto quel che
c'e' da sottoscrivere, su un problema cosi' serio.

La fsf ha indetto una gara per chi produce le comiche migliori:

http://www.fsf.org/campaigns/secure-boot-vs-restricted-boot/comic-contest

Qui il testo della comunicazione email:

In December, Microsoft apparently conceded to public pressure by quietly
updating the Windows 8 logo certification requirements with a mandate
that a desktop computer user must be able to control (and disable) the
Secure Boot feature on any Windows 8 computer that is not based on ARM
technology. This looks like a victory for free software users, as it
will allow a person to install GNU/Linux or other free software
operating system in place of Windows 8.

But, this is no time for celebration, because Microsoft has also added a
treacherous mandate for makers of ARM-based computers — such as a
tablets, netbooks, and smartphones — requiring them to build their
machines with Restricted Boot technology. Such computers are designed to
lock a user into only being able to run Windows 8, absolutely preventing
her from being able to install a free software operating system on her
computer. Since smartphones and tablets are some of the most commonly
used computers, it's vital that we get straightforward and clear
information about this threat out to the public.

Already know what this is about? Then take action now:

Raise awareness and have fun while putting pressure on Microsoft and
computer makers by entering the Restricted Boot Webcomic Contest. 
      * 
        Winning submissions will be featured on the front page of
fsf.org for a month. 
              * Entries must be submitted by March 17th by emailing
campaigns a fsf.org.
              * Sign the statement "Stand up for your freedom to install
free software."
      * 
        For individuals
              * For organizations and corporations
              * 
If this is the first you're hearing about this whole Restricted Boot vs.
Secure Boot business, read the full story.

You can support this campaign and the rest of the FSF's work by joining
as a member or making a donation today.

Sincerely, 

Josh, John, Matt, and Richard
Free Software Foundation