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235 points ChrisArchitect | 1 comments | 16 Apr 18 14:55 UTC | HN request time: 1.027s | source

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textmode ◴[16 Apr 18 18:25 UTC] No.16851445[source]▶

OLPC had an Open Firmware Forth bootloader. True? False?

Why did OLPC require a "developer key"? (develop.sig)

Will there ever be OpenFirmware-compatible hardware where the Forth bootloader is signed by the owner of the computer?

Will the buyer ever have the option of owning and controlling the so-called "developer key"?

Will there always be a requirement for the seller to retain a "developer key" and for the buyer to request it after purchase? Why or why not?

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1. avhon1 ◴[16 Apr 18 19:22 UTC] No.16851902[source]▶

> OLPC had an Open Firmware Forth bootloader. True? False?

True. [0]

> Why did OLPC require a "developer key"?

So that kids can't casually screw up their laptops, but people who want to modify their software can. You can read more here [1] and here [2].

Your other questions appear to be more speculative and less specific to OLPC, so I can't answer them.

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