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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. Great by ozric99 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Now my BIOS is going to email me this file in order for my advice...

  2. Re:Same as what Apple does by Doctor_Jest · · Score: 0, Redundant

    how this was modded insightful, I'll never know.

    First, I'm not going to explain the obvious to you....go look it up on Apple's website before you make any more tinfoil hat accusations.

    Trust me, when MS gets done, you'll wonder why you didn't buy an Apple when you had the chance.

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    It's the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man.