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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Just about every Windows and Linux device vulnerable to new LogoFAIL firmware attack (arstechnica.com)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 11 months ago (2 children)

When it comes to security, particularly at boot time, fuck the user. Users don't interact with devices at boot time so it doesn't matter if it shows a blank screen, a mile of logs or a screaming clown penis. If it was up to users no device or service would have a password or security of any kind, and every byte of information about your life would be owned by 'The Cloud." Let the marketing wanks insert their logo into the Windows boot process,

[–] [email protected] 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Tell me more about this screaming clown penis option...

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago

You gotta hold ctrl alt shift honk at power up.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

I want to insert my own logo into the boot process, and I want these ducking vendors to properly validate and assess their mother ducking software. But nooo, penetration tests and any remediations are too expensive for these pieces of bit. Why do it when you can just stick your dick in everyone's face, right?

Fuck.