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Phoenix BIOSOS?

Posted by timothy on from the which-layer-does-what dept.

jhfry writes "In an interesting development by an unexpected source, Phoenix Technologies is releasing a Linux-based, virtualization-enabled, BIOS-based OS for computers. They implemented a full Linux distro right on the BIOS chips, and by using integrated virtualization technology, it 'allows PCs and laptops to hot-switch between the main operating system, such as Windows, and the HyperSpace environment.' So, essentially, they are 'trying to create a new market using the ideas of a fast-booting, safe platform that people can work in, but remain outside of Windows.'"

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  1. If it works . . . by arizwebfoot · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    It works.

    And if it works, it might be a good thing.

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    Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.
  2. GPS by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    And the EU GPS system and the Russian GPS system will not work because......

  3. Re:Cue jokes about chairs in 3..2..1.... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    What jokes?

  4. Re:The Achilles heel of this... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    The "Apple Tax" is more than worth it. OS X is virtually 100% secure, and its worth paying the cost difference to ensure my stuff is on my Mac and Time Machine drive, rather than being sold off to the highest bidder off a server in Tehran.