Windows 8's use of the UEFI Secure Boot

[Nils Kassube]

Goh Lip wrote:
> 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.

Don't expect Microsoft to deliberately forfeit any money. I suppose that 
Windows 8 will boot on existing machines with BIOS but the label 
"Certified for Windows 8" (or whatever it is called) is only available 
for new machines with UEFI.


Nils