On 10/19/2011 12:11 PM, Ian Lynch wrote:
On 19 October 2011 16:59, webmaster for Kracked Press Productions<
[email protected]> wrote:
Please read the linked article. [below]
If Microsoft gets away with this, then no computer that has a Windows 8
logo on it will not be able to boot from free OSs like Linux. This will be
part of the BIOS. You might not be able to run free software like
LibreOffice, if it goes to the extreme end.
I should think that is illegal under competition law.
To me, if MS get away with forcing OEMs to make it so their systems cannot
run Linux, then it is another anti-trust violation for MS. Billy boy is
going back to court about unfair practices from the 90's, so if people do
not step up now to convince OEMs that we will not buy their products if they
implement the free OS and software blocker at the BOOT LEVEL, then we cannot
buy any new computers for Linux.
We can buy new computers, just not those that come with Windows. Might even
be an advantage since there will be a niche market in supplying hardware
that is not restricted in that way. I might start a new business :-)
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/**open-source/free-software-**
Above link is broken, but the problem is that, how many OEM's will deem
it profitable to manufacture 2 different versions of their systems. That
also eliminates dual booting M$ and OpenSource OSes on the same PC. This
will also impact the MoBos manufacturers as they already make 2 versions
of their product to support Intel and AMD now it'll have to be 4
versions. I don't think that'll happen. It's more likely, if M$ gets
their way, one will have to some how hack the boards which will more
than likely nullify any warranties which will then send OpenSource back
to just hobbyists and such and non acceptance by others.
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http://www.zdnet.com/blog/**open-source/free-software-**
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Free Software Foundation urges OEMs to say no to mandatory Windows 8 UEFI
cage
By Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols | October 18, 2011, 1:26pm PDT
Summary: The Free Software Foundation is asking OEMs to give users a choice
on Microsoft anti-Linux Windows 8's United Extensive Firmware security
"feature."
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