Trusted Computing (TC)

I have discovered an issue that I think everyone needs to become aware of. It is called "trusted computing" and if you google it, you'll find all the info you need on the subject.

Now, from what I have researched, It is already being implemented into the 'next-gen' computer systems and the reason I suspect that apple changed over to Intel processors in order to conform.

Seeing as how it can't be stopped, is there any way to tell if a processor has a TMP (trusted platform module) built in to it? and if so, how?

I know that Vista supports TC and that you have to have a software component and a hardware component installed in order for TC to take effect.

Anyone who can shed more light on this topic is welcomed to do so.