On 2018-11-30 15:26, Michael Richardson wrote: > > https://github.com/anima-wg/anima-bootstrap/issues/88 > >> What happens if the MASA refuses to provide a voucher, or provides a wrong >> voucher? Can the MASA be used to restrain commerce with specific countries? >> Is that a feature or a bug? > > BRSKI does not eliminate other mechanisms of enrolling devices. > If the vendor eliminates all other ways of enrolling devices, then yes, it > could be used as a restraint. But, many vendors already restrict which > firmware can be used in which countries, and by which customers. > > It's a feature that the MASA can be used to defer theft. > It's a bug that the MASA can be used to prevent resale. > I'd love to resolve the situation, but I don't know how.
The feature is good. The bug is a regulatory issue; IANAL but in any case (as with DRM) it's completely outside the IETF's control. Imagine a military device in such a context. You pull the trigger and the gun pops up a window saying "Not authorised for use in Elbonia." From most viewpoints, that's a Good Thing. Brian _______________________________________________ Anima mailing list Anima@ietf.org https://www.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/anima
