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LinuxBIOS Boots Linux, OpenBSD, Windows

Posted by timothy on from the with-source dept.

Ivan writes "LinuxBIOS coupled with BOCHS has replaced the PC BIOS. The union of these two cool open source projects completely replaces closed source BIOS, while retaining the ability to boot other operating systems like BSD and Windows. Here's the announcement."

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  1. how about bugs? by zloppy303 · · Score: 4, Funny

    After the upgrade:

    Hmmm.... computer doesn't boot anymore, lets send in a bug report... errrmm..... ;)

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    Beware of Programmers who carry screwdrivers. -- Leonard Brandwein
  2. Re:What is the benefit of this? by ActiveSX · · Score: 4, Funny

    why does anyone care?

    We don't have anything better to do on weekends.