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Writing an End to the Bio of BIOS?

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the ami-phoenix-award-oh-my dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Intel and Microsoft are gearing up to move toward the first major overhaul of the innermost workings of the personal computer. The companies will begin promoting a technology specification called EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) as a new system for starting up a PC's hardware before its operating system begins loading."

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  1. What wasn's said by ben_white · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    I know its not required, but I have just read the article ;-) I found this statement interesting:
    The EFI specification is essentially a preboot environment that allows a PC to conduct activities such as scanning for viruses or running diagnostics.
    They seemed to have left out the part about checking the digital signature of kernel to be loaded to make sure that it is authorized by the Department of Homeland Security, the MPAA, RIAA, and George W's pet dog. If you try to load commie software like linux Mr. Ashcroft will be at your door and you will find yourself in Guantanamo ! Just a random thought.
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  2. Re:Well if Microsoft's involved.... by October_30th · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    allow the operating system to directly control hardware.

    So, you can buy the specs? What's the problem? I'm sure IBM, RedHat or SuSE can afford to license it.

    Sounds like your Lunix fanatic's paranoia of all things commercial is showing...

    If you still don't 'get it', then you should not be allowed on a computer or you are a Microsoft astroturfer.

    Ah, yes, that's the way to attract more people to try out Linux. You are a recent open source convert, now aren't you?

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