Apple adopts controversial security chip

Iria · Aug 3, 2005, 02:22 AM

Developer preview models of Apple's new Intel powered computer contains a security chip that has been criticised for privacy risks.

Apple recently started shipping its Developer Transition Kits that help developers test and prepare their software to the switch to the new Intel powered Apple computers next year. The kit contains a version of OS X for Intel and a Mac computer featuring the new processor.

The computer that ships in the kit features a security chip called the Trusted Platform Module (TPM).

The TPM is an open industry standard governed by the Trusted Computing Group, a non-profit organisation which develops security standards.

Apple did not respond to questions about the TPM in time for this story's posting.

The chips inclusion with the new Apple hardware doesn't come as a complete surprise. It has been previously suggested that Apple could use the TPM to prevent that computer users install the OS X operating system on a non-Mac PC such as a models made by Dell or HP.
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ivan300 · Aug 3, 2005, 06:13 AM

why do they bother when they know it will be cracked under a week?

Aug 3, 2005, 02:22 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Apple adopts controversial security chip Developer preview models of Apple's new Intel powered computer contains a security chip that has been criticised for privacy risks. Apple recently started shipping its Developer Transition Kits that help developers test and prepare their software to the switch to the new Intel powered Apple computers next year. The kit contains a version of OS X for Intel and a Mac computer featuring the new processor. The computer that ships in the kit features a security chip called the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). The TPM is an open industry standard governed by the Trusted Computing Group, a non-profit organisation which develops security standards. Apple did not respond to questions about the TPM in time for this story's posting. The chips inclusion with the new Apple hardware doesn't come as a complete surprise. It has been previously suggested that Apple could use the TPM to prevent that computer users install the OS X operating system on a non-Mac PC such as a models made by Dell or HP. __________ Read More / Source: vnunet.com

Aug 3, 2005, 06:13 AM	#2
ivan300 Booooo Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Vancouver Bc Posts: 236 Rep Power: 0	why do they bother when they know it will be cracked under a week?