[FSUG PD] I: [FSF] Enter the Restricted Boot Webcomic Contest: Defend user freedom on tablets and smartphones

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In 
December, Microsoft apparently conceded to public pressure by
quietly 
updating the Windows 8 logo certification requirements with a
mandate 
that a desktop computer user must be able to control (and
disable) the 
Secure Boot feature on any Windows 8 computer that is not
based on ARM 
technology. This looks like a victory for free software
users, as it 
will allow a person to install GNU/Linux or other free
software 
operating system in place of Windows 8. 

But, this is no time for 
celebration, because Microsoft has also added
a treacherous mandate for 
makers of ARM-based computers -- such as a
tablets, netbooks, and 
smartphones -- *requiring* them to build their
machines with Restricted 
Boot technology. Such computers are designed
to lock a user into only 
being able to run Windows 8, absolutely
preventing her from being able 
to install a free software operating
system on her computer. Since 
smartphones and tablets are some of the
most commonly used computers, 
it's vital that we get straightforward
and clear information about this 
threat out to the public.

*Already know what this is about? Then take 
action now:*

Raise awareness and have fun while putting pressure on 
Microsoft
and computer makers by entering the *Restricted Boot Webcomic 
Contest*

 * <http://www.fsf.org/campaigns/secure-boot-vs-restricted-
boot/comic-contest> 

Winning submissions will be featured on the front 
page of fsf.org for
a month. Entries must be submitted by March 17th by 
emailing
campaigns a fsf.org.

Sign the statement "Stand up for your 
freedom to install free software."

For individuals:
 * <http://www.fsf.
org/campaigns/secure-boot-vs-restricted-boot/statement>
For 
organizations and corporations:
 * <http://www.fsf.org/campaigns/secure-
boot-vs-restricted-boot/corp-org-signers>

*If this is the first you're 
hearing about this whole Restricted Boot
vs. Secure Boot business*, 
read the full story:

 * <http://www.fsf.org/campaigns/secure-boot-vs-
restricted-boot/restricted-boot-comic-contest-defend-user-freedom-on-
tablets-and-smartphones>
 
You can support this campaign and the rest 
of the FSF's work by
joining as a member or making a donation today

 * 
<https://my.fsf.org/associate/support_freedom/join_fsf?referrer=10050>


Sincerely, 

Josh, John, Matt, and Richard
Free Software Foundation

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