Windows 8's use of the UEFI Secure Boot

Goh Lip g.lip at gmx.com
Sun Sep 25 06:26:36 UTC 2011


On 25/09/11 11:47, Goh Lip wrote:
> If an article as someone mentioned here said, the firmware is embedded
> in the motherboard, then it precludes all existing motherboards. If it
> will be embedded in future motherboards in cahoots with Microsoft, a
> strong anti-trust, monopolistic charge can and should be filed.
[Appendum]
That will also mean existing computers will not be able to install 
Windows 8, an overwhelming profit base of upgrades which Microsoft is 
unlikely to deliberately forfeit.





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