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Friday, 08/20/2010 11:07:45 AM

Friday, August 20, 2010 11:07:45 AM

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Intel-McAfee deal is about more than just software


http://www.techradar.com/news/internet/intel-mcafee-deal-is-about-more-than-just-software-711442

Although it might sound like a win-win situation for all, it isn't. The Intel-endorsed "Trusted Computing" initiative didn't go down well with the Free Software Foundation, which argues it can be used to lock out devices. Add the McAfee acquisition (a la endpoint encryption) to Intel's Trusted Execution Technology and you're just inching closer towards vendor lock-in, a nightmarish situation for free and open source applications.



Read more: http://www.techradar.com/news/internet/intel-mcafee-deal-is-about-more-than-just-software-711442#ixzz0x9ueTv1V
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