Re: Intel Pentium III security `bug'

[Chuck Hawks <ke4eth aeneas net>]

Or, if some software Mfg., insists on having it on for marryib=ng the
software to the computer. For 'security/ reasons, ie, software piracy?

I think, if the number was checked with a software routine, and not left
on all the time it might be a different story. My $.02 (devalued to
$0.0002)



Peter J Spalding wrote:
> 
> >From what I have heard, its not a "bug."  It is a feature.  Its built into
> the chip.  It can however, be turned on and off at boot time.  (very
> inconvienent).  I read this information in PC-Week.   Its also at the ZD-Net
> web site..... However, fear not, because Intel already took care of that
> problem.  It is now inactive by default (off).  So there should be no
> problem, unless the user turns it on....
> 
> Peter J Spalding
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From:   HaqR Angel [mailto:haqang gdi net]
> Sent:   Thursday, January 28, 1999 10:00 PM
> To:     redhat-list redhat com
> Subject:        Intel Pentium III security `bug'
> 
> Writing based on non-technical media news:
> 
> Word has it that the upcoming Pentium III chips have a security `bug' that
> somehow broadcasts the chip's serial number... I've yet to see a technical
> spec
> on this, but Intel claims that this `feature' can be user-disabled (until
> reboot)...

SNIP

> Tnx...
>
-- 
Chuck Hawks
Greenfield, TN, USA-NA
Linux GNUbie since November 1998
Red Hat 5.2 - Netscape 3.0.4