[ltp] TCPA on Thinkpads

[Luca - Libero]

as far as i know if you don't use a TCPA compliant OS the chip SHOULD not be
activated.

Bye, Luca
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tino Keitel" <tino.keitel@innominate.com>
To: <linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2003 11:30 AM
Subject: Re: [ltp] TCPA on Thinkpads


> On Wed, Mar 19, 2003 at 10:36:36 +0100, Gerard van Winssen wrote:
> > I've read A bit about this issue, and from what I understand of it I
don't
> > like it at all as A linux user.
> >
> > Now I've noticed that many Thinkpads made after May 2002 have this
> > "security" spy chip, AKA IBM security chip.. My R31 too, I saw it in
> > the bios settings. Some text from the IBM website:
> >
> > << Select ThinkPad and NetVista clients feature the IBM Embedded
> > Security Subsystem and the new TCPA-compliant IBM Embedded Security
> > Subsytem 2.0. The subsystem consists of an integrated security chip
> > and IBM Client Security Software, which the customer must download
> > after receiving the client to ensure only authorized parties have
> > knowledge of customer security components.
> >
> > Only IBM offers the most secure industry-standard PC to provide more
> > secure local file and folder encryption, wired and wireless
> > communications, and user authentication to control system and network
> > access.
> > >>
> >
> > Can someone tell me what this "security" shit means for us
> > linux-on-Thinkpad users? I rather get rid of the Thinkpad when
> > someone can spy on me. :-(
>
> I read something about this in a german magazine. I seems to consist of
> a container for asymmetric keys and hardware accelerated en/decryption,
> so there are no "spy features" or something like this. I will look into
> the artice again when you need more information.
>
> Regards,
> Tino
>
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