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Bypass Windows With Fast-Boot Technology

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the what-the-hell-does-this-even-mean dept.

thatnerdguy writes "Phoenix Technologies, a developer of BIOS software, is working on a new technology called Hyperspace that will allow you to instantly load certain applications like email, web browser and media player, without loading windows. It could even lead to tailoring of computers to even more specific demographics, like a student laptop preloaded with word processor, email and an IM all available at the press of a button." Why is this story setting off alarms in my brain?

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  1. Re:Whoah by LWATCDR · · Score: 5, Informative

    Asus already offers this.
    http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=885&num=1
    It does use Linux BTW and the Motherboard is very Linux Friendly.

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  2. Re:"With the exception of Apple" by TheRaven64 · · Score: 4, Informative
    There are a few reasons why Apple wouldn't be interested in this technology:
    • They use EFI with only a BIOS-compat mode for people who want windows.
    • Mac users don't want a second, inconsistent UI experience.
    • Mac laptops have had 'instant on' for years. Mac laptop users don't shut their machines down, they just close the lid and let it sleep then open the lid and have it resume in a couple of seconds. The problem this solves doesn't exist in the Mac world.
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  3. your sig by CrazedWalrus · · Score: 5, Informative

    As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly.


    Wild turkeys can fly. Domestic turkeys are too fat.

    http://www.kidzone.ws/animals/turkey.htm
    (search for "unable to fly")

    As someone who's had flocks of wild turkeys fly over his head, I can attest to their ability to fly first hand. I've also seen them fly away after being shot. That's why you always aim for the head; their feathers are too tough for shotgun pellets.