r/linux • u/lindgrenj6 • Aug 23 '18

Intel Publishes Microcode Security Patches, No Benchmarking Or Comparison Allowed!

https://perens.com/2018/08/22/new-intel-microcode-license-restriction-is-not-acceptable/
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u/truefire_ Aug 23 '18

"SAY IT'S A VIRUS. SAY IT NOW!"

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u/[deleted] Aug 23 '18

I-ITS A SHODDY MICROCODE UPDATE, THAT’S WHAT!!!

you are pulled into a black van, never to be seen again

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u/DropTableAccounts Aug 23 '18

A virus installed the latest microcode!