On Sun, 12 Jun 2016 12:21:14 +0100 KatolaZ <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Sun, Jun 12, 2016 at 06:35:11AM -0400, Hendrik Boom wrote: > > [cut] > > > > > There's a real question here for us, and for Linux in general. > > > > How *do* we deal with secure boot? I am terrified of buying a new > > machine because I'm afraid I won't get to install anything on it > > wxcept for an OS from one of the big companies that have > > sweetheart deals with Microsoft. > > > > I think that so far secure boot can be disabled. I confirm I was able > to disable it in my laptop. This does not mean that it would be > optional forever, though. The Windows 10 certification specfication says the hardware MUST have secure boot, and a way of switching it off is optional (unlike Win8, which required a way of switching it off). So if there are currently no laptops absolutely requiring secure boot, it's a matter of inertia, not a matter of specifications or law. SteveT Steve Litt June 2016 featured book: Troubleshooting: Why Bother? http://www.troubleshooters.com/twb _______________________________________________ Dng mailing list [email protected] https://mailinglists.dyne.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/dng
