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more on next obvious question
From: David Farber <dave () farber net>
Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2005 20:00:22 -0400
Begin forwarded message: From: William Arbaugh <waa () cs umd edu> Date: June 6, 2005 4:51:57 PM EDT To: dave () farber net Subject: Re: [IP] next obvious questionIn the short term, they will probably rely on the fact that their "BIOS", e.g. openfirmware, will only run on a few motherboards beyond Apple's. This is of course, hackable, and will only provide for a year or so of protection.
In the long term, they will probably integrate with one of Intel's several security initiatives. Or, more likely rely on the lawyers to go after anyone cloning machines.
David Farber wrote:
What will Apple do to stop me from using the Apple enviroment on say a ultralight Sony. They could become a software only comapny or they could try to compete with the mass market hardware guys. Or Intel could roll them either a unique processor.Any ideas? Dave ------------------------------------- You are subscribed as waa () cs umd edu To manage your subscription, go to http://v2.listbox.com/member/?listname=ipArchives at: http://www.interesting-people.org/archives/interesting- people/
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