Fedora May Seek MS Code Signing for Secure Boot

A compromise solution proposed by a Fedora developer could have versions of Fedora come with a bootloader signed by Microsoft. The move would guarantee Linux distros ease of installation on computers with the secure boot mechanism.

Although that trend is distressing to sophisticated Linux enthusiasts who value technical freedom and autonomy, the clear security advantages are a boon to regular end users who need all the help that they can get to minimize the threat landscape.

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