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Linux 4.5-rc5: efivarfs fixed to avoid “rm -rf /” bricking UEFI

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279 points the_why_of_y | 1 comments | 22 Feb 16 18:08 UTC | HN request time: 0.213s | source
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tvbn ◴[22 Feb 16 19:15 UTC] No.11153444[source]▶
They disabled kernel feature to prevent systemd bug? It doesn't make any sense.
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1. cmurf ◴[22 Feb 16 19:17 UTC] No.11153459[source]▶
They disabled a kernel feature to work around a firmware bug (which not all computers have). The firmware really shouldn't allow modification of things that will cause the firmware to permanently face plant.