Windows 8 secure boot would 'exclude' Linux

[tigsounds]

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/09/21/secure_boot_firmware_linux_exclusion_fears/

 

[Pyree]

That would be just wrong. Like Apple locking their hardware to Apple OS only. But this time locking MS OS to all other hardware. We won't allow this to happen.

 

[wanamingo]

Thats too bad it would alienate some of the most hardcore computer users.

I wonder if hardware manufacturers feel that this is in their best interests.

 

[Guest]

Good find!

Most people who buy a system from an OEM will only ever run windows on the pc!

Besides, if this is in the UEFI, can the Mobo makers just not5 make a Flash without this restriction, simple update and presto, anyOS!

 

[beenthere]

Microsucks claims this is UNTRUE!

 

[tigsounds]

Microsucks claims this is UNTRUE!

Expect this to be another M$ double-talk, such as their "reduced functionality" bit which really means the machine won't do squat until you succumb to their extortion.

 

[beenthere]

Wait... maybe it's a Microsucks "feature" ?

 

[runswindows95]

Then again, since the majority of Linux user build their own desktop, I really see this not applying for it's a feature on the motherboard, not the OS. I can see the top-tier manufactures (Asus, Gigabyte, MSI, etc) allowing this feature to be changed, save on OEM boards where the majority of people buying OEM machines just use what is installed anyway.

 

[wanamingo]

Also once the linux nerds get their hands on it its only a matter of time before there is a work around. 5$ says that a week after release someone will get linux dual booting on there.

Remember when it was impossible to run Mac OS on windows hardware?

 

[pjmelect]

I think that they are doing this to stop windows boot loader a get around for windows activation. I predict that they will fail in this.

 

[orestesdd]

I don't want secure boot in my build which I implemented as a dual boot system. Thus, I don't think I will upgrade to M$ W8 Pro. However, I may upgrade my Toshiba laptop can't use "secure boot' according to W8 upgrade assistance. M$ W8 seems to suck more than I originally thought.

 

[ex_bubblehead]

It's already a non-issue: http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2012/10/linux-foundation-to-offer-signed-solution-for-uefi-secure-boot-conundrum/

 

[riser]

This is awesome. They're finally bringing true security into the PC world. I know many of you don't truly understand the issue, but this is a significant step in the direction of good security for Microsoft and their business platform.

I know about this a few months ago and I'm waiting for it to be released.