Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
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Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
Hello guys, I was noticed about the FCC proposal of restricting wireless devices modifications, and I decides to help stop this threat. I started a petition in Avaaz to try to stop this bill. I also contacted the US Pirate Party for support. But the Chairman of the Pirates replied saying that the lock down is an extreme fantasy, it is ignoring some of the facts, and that "The (FCC's) position is that versions of this open source software can be used as long as they do not add the functionality to modify the underlying operating characteristics of the RF parameters." I'm attaching the conversation we had, in order that you can see if our attempts of stopping this proposal are really needed. Sincerely, Manuel --- (Here starts the Chairman's mail) Hi. I understand your concerns. However I've been in contact with the FCC (back from when I started the Net Neutrality thing) as have others I've talked to, and the basic answer is that NO, they're not trying to lock down devices. A lot of what you've been told is extreme fantasy and is not based int he realities - I'll bet you've not even been told that this whole thing is just a proposal right now, and that the FCC is taking public comments for the next few weeks (until october 8) http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/proceeding/view?name=15-170 And of course, the FCC's own statement is "The (FCC's) position is that versions of this open source software can be used as long as they do not add the functionality to modify the underlying operating characteristics of the RF parameters." Basically, they admit their statements are badly worded. Mike Masnick at Techdirt has a better writeup than I could, https://www.techdirt.com/blog/wireless/articles/20150831/07164532118/no-fcc-is-not-intentionally-trying-to-kill-third-party-wi-fi-router-firmware.shtml The bottom line though is that the 'fears' are overblown hysteria, that is as likely to make things worse as improve them, because no matter how well intentioned they may be, they're deliberately ignoring some of the facts. Andrew Norton (Here starts my mail) > Dear Mr. Norton: > > I'm a Chilean Pirate sympathizer, interested to preserve and improve the > citizen power over the malicious corporations. I write to you to tell > you(if you don't know already) that the Federal Communications > Commission of the US(the FCC) is considering a proposal to lock down any > electronic device with wireless capability, in order to prevent their > modification. This proposal(according to SaveWiFi), if is applied, would: > > - Restrict installation of alternative operating systems on your > PC, like GNU/Linux, OpenBSD, FreeBSD, etc. > - Prevent research into advanced wireless technologies, like mesh > networking and bufferbloat fixes > - Ban installation of custom firmware on your Android phone > Discourage the development of alternative free and open source WiFi > firmware, like OpenWrt > - Infringe upon the ability of amateur radio operators to create > high powered mesh networks to assist emergency personnel in a disaster. > - Prevent resellers from installing firmware on routers, such as for > retail WiFi hotspots or VPNs, without agreeing to any condition a > manufacturer so chooses. > > We need to stop this proposal to become law. That's why I ask you and > the US Pirate Party to help preserve freedom, for the US and(because > many free software and hardware developers are based in the US) the rest > of the planet. > > I've started a petition at Avaaz to ask the FCC to keep our freedom, you > can help by signing it and sharing it: > https://secure.avaaz.org/en/petition/The_Federal_Communications_Commission_the_US_Congress_Keep_our_wireless_devices_free/?copy > > You also can find other ways to help at > https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Save_WiFi > > I hope you can help us, > > Manuel Caicedo
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
Reply to his email and tell him the article gets a lot of things wrong, quotes people who haven't fully understood the issue, and makes or implies false claims about the campaign. Let him know that he should contact the josh at the FSF if he wants the full scoop. Or get on the mailing list. The author gets a lot of things wrong. He NEVER talked to the Save Wifi project or the people who are actively investigating this issue which includes software developers like Adrian Luis (who *actually* worked on some of the impacted device chipsets), manufacturers, multiple Qualcomm employees current and ex, the FSF, the EFF, lawyers involved in prior FCC regulations, OpenWRT developers, LibreCMC developers, mesh networking groups, and others. The people the author interviewed for the story were inappropriate, wrong, and did little more than make good sound bytes for the story backing up the impression being presented that it was a non-issue. Is it a proposal? Yes. That entirely misses the point though. You don't wait until its passed to fight it. It becomes an near-impossible fight to win at that point. If you don't want to fight the proposed rules fine. But what do you have to say about the rules which have already in place now? Should we ignore those too and pretend it isn't an issue? Pretending this is a non-issue or outright ignoring it won't result in a solution to the problem. The FCC's stated 'position' is irrelevant if the rules for manufacturers are resulting in the locking down of devices. What the FCC is doing is 'double talk'. Within the same quote the FCC has indicated that they both don't care if there is third party firmware loaded, but then goes on to state as long as it complies with the rules, which ultimately is why you can't load the third party firmware. The way the rules are manufacturers will institute digital locks and are *already* doing so. In the very quotes within that article form one of the technical people quoted they admit to there being a problem still AND nobody ever said there were *only* proposed rules that are a problem. It's a much bigger issue.
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
After the article the other day on hackaday regarding the FCC story I contacted them about the Save Wifi campaign. As I'm sure many here read already they entirely missed the call to action. Today I read on Slashdot about a new article they did in response to my email. While they have a mistake or two still (like the date of the FCC comment period, I've sent an update) they've successfully written a new story. Yes! http://hackaday.com/2015/09/02/save-wifi-act-now-to-save-wifi-from-the-fcc/ I've also now now reached out to Wired and Ars Technica. I'm planning to also call into a radio show (Off the Hook) in the NYC area (though they have a worldwide base online due to the popular 'hacker' magazine 2600) tonight to bring up the issue. I believe anyway that they take calls last I recall. Though there phones might still be down (they were last week).
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
As Jason said, they did, but we're working on moving the site to a server which can handle the traffic spikes from the likes of Slashdot, Reddit, and other media outlets. It's currently linked to a cached page on archive.is from www.savewifi.org. Hopefully we'll have a better looking site dedicated to it soon enough. Josh and the FSF is working on it... I mainly registered the domain as a short cut - particularly for radio though. Though it appears we'll end up with a real site on a server dedicated to www.savewifi.org shortly. Or maybe it'll just get pointed to fsf.org/savewifi depending... apparently the fsf.org server is equipped to handle significant traffic loads.
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
They haven't come out with a comment period or equivalent yet, so we're basically waiting at the moment... We're keeping an eye on it and will let everybody know when, where and how they can send in official complaints to the proposed rules. Here is a bit more info (probably above the heads of most to interpret, but none-the-less): > f harmonized standards have not yet been published for the Directive 2014/53/EU. I don't know who will be responsible to work out a standard for the Article 3.3i. I'll try to get some information about it. > > However, ETSI has recently announced a workshop covering the software defined radio topic. > > http://www.etsi.org/news-events/events/975-53-shades-of-re-d-how-to-place-compliant-radio-equipment-on-the-european-market?highlight=YTo2OntpOjA7aToyMDE0O2k6MTtpOjUzO2k6MjtzOjI6ImV1IjtpOjM7czo3OiIyMDE0IDUzIjtpOjQ7czoxMDoiMjAxNCA1MyBldSI7aTo1O3M6NToiNTMgZXUiO30= > > http://www.redca.eu [snip] The REDCA provides a forum for people concerned with the compliance of radio equipment with regulations and technical standards in the European Economic Area, as well as in the Countries that have a Mutual Recognition Agreement with the EU, such as the USA, Canada, Japan, New Zealand and Australia. Membership of REDCA is open to all Radio Equipment Directive Notified Bodies and any consulting, testing or manufacturing organisation, as well as authorities or any other organisation that is willing to follow the aims and objectives set out in the Associations Rules and Constitution. A guide on "How to apply for REDCA Membership", an application form and a copy of the Associations' Rules can be found following the "Documents" menu tab above. The annual fee for REDCA Membership is €500. [snip]
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
so were did you hear this information? "The EU is going to have similar software security rules 2014/53/EU (June 2016)"
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
I don’t see the Free Software Foundation Publicizing http://www.savewifi.org and that would get a lot for people to complain against it. am i correct in thinking the FSF haven’t commented on this?
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
We're not there yet. So unfortunately I don't know. I'm going to bring it up though. Maybe someone can find the contact info or identify a comment period in other countries/unions. The sooner we identify it the more likely we'll get the upper hand on the issue.
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
i cant rely contact my MEP if i don’t have any sources is it possible to let me know what the reliable source is?
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
No. Adding to list. If anybody wants to contact them please do! We need all the help we can get! Or post contact info... that would help too and I'll send an email.
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
what website?
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
"The EU is going to have similar software security rules 2014/53/EU (June 2016)" do you have a source on this? the more info you have about this the better *i am thinking on contacting my Member of European parliament about this
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
I'm pretty sure he was responding the Jodiendo.
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
Definitely! Unfortunately I don't have a source for the above. Only the Canadian rule change. However the information itself comes from a reliable source.
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
Yes- I generally agree here. My point was merely that people shouldn't be afraid to send in comments. If nobody sends in comments it won't do any good either.
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
There are directions at www.savewifi.org
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
i still like trying to send one to mine but that webstie is to confusing!
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
So I have some updated information on this issue. Canada is going to have the same rules as the US and the EU are also going to be passing similar rules: Industry Canada RSS-247 Posted on Industry Canada website: May 28, 2015 Issue 1 http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf10971.html The EU is going to have similar software security rules 2014/53/EU (June 2016)
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
Have you tried the Linux Action Show? They have a large audience on YouTube.
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Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
Chris and everyone We could all take the Rebels view and see this as a power grab and the knee jerk reaction is "hands off my WiFi!" I don't believe the FCC is there to hinder innovation, at least I hope not.. this is not typically how the FCC works.. but I've seen them throw out straw-man proposals to engage the public, and this might be one of them. So if, and when, you do submit comments, and in the US, as a citizen, this is your right, give it some thought and consideration as these are taken into the next steps on how the FCC will move. Don't flame them, that just gets ignored... be reasonable and thoughtful in what you say. If anyone in interested in understand FCC Frequency Spectrum, and 5 GHz Unlicensed Spectrum (UNII) then follow the links. http://www.ntia.doc.gov/files/ntia/publications/2003-allochrt.pdf https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-13-22A1.pdf https://www.fcc.gov/document/5-ghz-unlicensed-spectrum-unii It's a very good thing the FCC decided to extend the time to comment for another two months, because we really all need to study what the FCC is actually proposing to do. What I do know, in the past, having dealt with the FCC on a couple of projects, is that they are very receptive to input from the public - they're required to, it's in their charter - so raise a voice directly... it is your right to do so. if one feels strongly enough, hit up your Representative and Senators, and that makes even a better impression, they will take consideration here -- but again, but thoughtful in your comments and objections. With the Representative/Senators - I've always got a response back, not a form letter, but a signed response in Snail-Mail - I make my comments there, and yes, I do it often for issues I care about - just costs a stamp.. You want to read more in details take your time in doing so.
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
Is this a reply to my Proprietary software foundation joke?
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
With these new FCC regulations would installing Replicant on a phone with a wifi card be illegal? or well installing free software on any computer with a wifi chip??? this is the impression i got from your blog: https://www.thinkpenguin.com/gnu-linux/save-wifi-fcc-attempting-criminalize-freedom-new-regulations
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
I didn't have the force to comment on this one. All I know is I want to send them a giant FUCK YOU
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
I don't have enough information to answer that question and I think a lawyer would have a difficult time giving you a straight answer too. And not just any lawyer but one involved in these types of cases with the FCC rules. So a specialized lawyer.
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
so as i am selling phones with Replicant pre-installed on them if this law is passed i would be unable to sell them as Replicant would give you control over the device? or just this law only apply to company’s making new hardware so they have to make the devices restrictive from the start?
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
www.savewifi.org You don't have to say much. Even basically copying and pasting what we've outlined should help. The goal is to get an overwhelming amount of support so they have to think twice. Right now they're writing off the community and those who will be impacted. They are required to do an assessment of the impact of the rule changes so the more people who object for *any* reason is likely to be useful in arguing they've failed to obey the law/there own rules.
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
Well- I believe this # was given to me in a response to a question I asked of those more knowledgeable and involved in the FCC details. That is there are lawyers, developers, and other technical types much more intimately involved/figuring it all out and I'm just grasping the jist of it enough to explain it less technical types. The larger rules are something like over a hundred pages if I'm not mistaken full of legal words that even the lawyers are unsure of what they mean (people who have dealt with this stuff in the past already). I'm more putting heads together and trying to get other people to figure it out, correct our understanding (ie the people who are helping with doing the promoting, creating the wiki page, etc). Now that we have put together a message (I helped a little), and overall figured out how we plan to tackle the problem I'm going to promote the heck out of it. Several prominent groups are at a minimum suppose to be working on blog posts at a minimum. We'll see what happens!
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
yeah i did too but it probably helps more if you list your reasons for apposing it
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
www.savewifi.org has a list of reasons for people to basically copy and paste why they object. Just look through it and decide what reasons you're objecting to it and copy them into the comment area. Even a one line I object because of privacy is *useful*.
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
There was such a large amount of traffic the other day libreplanet server got overloaded and went down. It's back up, but until I get confirmation that it's going to be able to handle the load I've temporarily directed the domain to a cached version of the page.
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
i wonder why the libreplanet page is on a archive site? dose this link work just aswell? https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Save_WiFi/Individual_Comments
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
20,000 USD! do you have a source on that?
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
The technical and legal folks who scrutinized this basically said the rules were not totally clear. For instance what counts as an SDR? Just about everything now is SDR. The reality is this stuff is getting integrated such that you'd have to lock down everything on many of the devices shipping today. There are OS controlled components in these SDR or partial SDR chips. It appears what will eventually happen (maybe with future rules) is they'll require manufacturers to adopt 'hardware' signature checking tech from Intel. Intel's apparently designed there stuff to work on non-x86 third party platforms and what would happen is they'd license that out. This would ensure that users couldn't just get $100 worth of parts and bypass the signature checking by flashing the chip directly. Right now it sounds like manufacturers may be able to simply add signature checking to the firmware so that its munch more difficult to flash third party firmware (and would be illegal).
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
i hope this works ! cause i dont want to buy an cumputer if i cant dualboot or install linux.
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
No, probably not (well, maybe if you ship the USA.. unsure... you would need to ask a lawyer that question), but your not going to be able to continue getting routers going forward that you can 1. easily flash 2. are at all flashable. Right now you'll just find it becoming more difficult to flash the routers. Later when companies start implementing hardware-based signature checks it'll be impossible (probably).
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
wait there something i still don’t get The FCC is a USA Authority? i am selling from the UK would they fine me? do they have international power?
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
One day, There will be a proprietary software foundation, And a sub-division called the proprietary hardware/firmware foundation. And the Website for Microsoft Windows is going to say Free software is often malware.
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
hey if need need be i have friends that can help with the website and im writing a huge thiing on facebook
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
I've been informed that wikia.com can probably handle the load. Never used it, but if you could copy the contents to an instance maybe that would work? I don't think it'll take more than two minutes for someone to do. Right now I'm revamping ThinkPenguin's main page to inform users of the savewifi.org campaign and writing a blog post which then links to savewifi.org. Which right now is linking to archive.is/. But if we can get something else up that is better that would be awesome!
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
hey get in contact with demandprogress. they can help get the word out way quicker then me
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
I'd highly encourage people to post on reddit and hacker news. I've gone and responded to as many of ill-informed comments as possible. It looks like many of them have been up-voted. We'll need to keep on top of this as things develop. I'm going to try and call into Free Talk Live tonight. The hacker news link is here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10139679 They don't seem to understand that the FCC has explicitly stated router firmware (not just radio firmware) would be required to be locked down. Anybody who could point that out on hackernewer would help. Apparently you can only post twice per period of time there. If someone can comment here: https://news.ycombinator.com/reply?id=10140602goto=item%3Fid%3D10139679 With the below would be great: https://apps.fcc.gov/kdb/GetAttachment.html?id=1UiSJRK869RsyQddPi5hpw%3D%3Ddesc=594280%20D02%20U-NII%20Device%20Security%20v01r02tracking_number=39498 Here's a draft of the rules where they specifically ask how You will prevent end users from installing DD-WRT. Third-Party Access Control: What prevents third parties from loading non-US versions of the software/firmware on the device? Describe in detail how the device is protected from “flashing” and the installation of third-party firmware such as DD-WRT.
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
I've got a new link people can link to... though DNS records have to propagate still... could be a few hours before this works. www.savewifi.org links to a cached version of the LibrePlanet wiki which contains the information for users on how to send comments in with the FCC (ie https://archive.is/tGCkU). Unsure how this will handle under load as I'm not experienced with significant loads. I hope this hack of a solution will work cause I know if it doesn't then we'll need someone more experienced to setup some sort of site with real caching... If anybody wants to help with doing just that it would be of great service to saving wifi!
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
I sent an email to the [GNU]Linux Linux Tech Show... I think it might have died off in 2005... but I knew the founders in a prior life so I'd thought I'd reach out to them to see if they'd be interested in doing an interview with me on the issue. I'm also in contact with the Slashdot TV. Assuming my contact wasn't too upset by prior turn down of an interview (due to disarrangement on terms of what it would entail) we might get on there. Waiting to hear back...
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
Great. I was on the air with free talk live. I didn't get much time, but I did get the site www.savewifi.org mentioned 2-3 times and briefly explained the issue and told people what they could do to (ie visit the site and follow the directions on how to comment with the fcc and even suggestions on what to say).
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
good - i went on facebook and twitter!
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
internet being stupid on my in- so what i am hearing are two different things - one is it just wifi singnals other is what FSF is saying
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
Perfect. I'm planning to start contacting media outlets shortly. Call in to radio shows and start talking about this. There are so many different avenues and places you can reach out to.
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
ok i am so confuse i thought it was only radio signals that they wanted to lock down
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
ok i am so confuse i thought it was only radio signals that they wanted to lock down
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
I heard that custom and free/open firmware like LibreCMC would no longer be allowed on newer routers as the FCC worries that firmware from a non established vendor (like Cisco or Netgear) would allow tampering of the radio signals.
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
A little background on this. Simon- another person working on free software router software brought this to the attention of certain media outlets a month ago maybe. Since that time I started reaching out to various organizations and groups who would be concerned about this issue and got people talking about how we can work together to protest these initiatives. The EFF, FSF, OpenWRT, LibreCMC, Software Freedom Law Center, Qualcomm, the prpl foundation, and other groups/people are in the loop and involved now. Basically the FCC is trying to force companies that manufacture wifi devices to lock them down so that downstream users and developers can't change the firmware. They specifically ask manufacturers how they plan to prevent third party firmware from being installed. They use the example of DD-WRT, but it would impact all other firmwares including OpenWRT and LibreCMC. Some have said otherwise, FCC is only wanting to control VERY SPECIFIC things, like transmission power and frequency. The FCC has zero interest in any other aspect of the devices. The FCC ONLY cares about the settings that have any (direct) impact on the RF transmissions. Unfortunately that's utter nonsense. In reality the regulation apply to everything. Wifi in your computer, bluetooth, cell phones, etc. Literally everything would be negatively impacted. We need to save wifi! Please take the time to read the link above and send in comments. We need to get an overwhelming amount of backlash against this or you wouldn't have control over your devices/computers/etc going forward. Please read up on the issue and start getting the word out. Talk to any media outlets that will listen. Send them emails. Call them. There is very little time to get people to send in FCC comments. At this point we did get the FCC to extend the deadline for comments until October, but we need a *ton* of publicity to actually get them to do anything. And this won't be over after the comments are in because there are already rules which are hindering installation of third party firmware now in effect. These rules just clarify older rules basically and extend them to *everything*.
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FCC is asking for comments on a proposal to to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs, phones)
i just sent a letter to Chris Fiser from JupiterBroadcasting and i am about to be emailing this to my friends and my family
