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Microsoft Taking Over the BIOS

Posted by michael on from the bios-ain't-done-till-linux-won't-run dept.

dtjohnson writes "According to this story, Microsoft has entered into an agreement with BIOS maker Phoenix Technologies to integrate the BIOS with Windows. This has the potential to turn PCs into Windows-only machines and also could result in widespread incorporation of Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology into new PCs. It looks like Microsoft is beginning to flex their marketplace monopoly muscles again, after taking a couple of years off."

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  1. Gotta love these baiting tactics. by ProtonMotiveForce · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Let's see if I can summarize the tedious replies to this.

    1. Oh, I'll show them - I'll use XXX now and dump the PC!
    2. Same old MS, locking out Linux! (they're not)
    3. Now my bios is going to get viruses! He He He. Ahahahaha. Tee-hee.
    4. Let's see if I can summarize the tedious replies to this....
    5. Monopoly! How dare they offer more features to customers!
    6. [Attempted voice of reason people] "Sure, this isn't bad now, but just wait until....".

    It's all so idiotic and redunant.