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Why Linux On Microsoft Surface Is a Tough Challenge
hypnosec writes "With Linux enthusiasts and distro publishers eagerly waiting for a solution to Microsoft's UEFI SecureBoot, there are those who have already looked at the viability of Linux on Microsoft Surface tablet. Matthew Garrett, a.k.a. UEFI-guru, has revealed that those who are keeping their fingers crossed and hoping to find run Linux on Microsoft's tablet are on an uphill walk and it doesn't seem to be an easy one. So why is this? The answer is in the manner in which Microsoft has restricted the Surface from loading non-signed software / binaries by implementing UEFI SecureBoot. Microsoft has loaded on the ARM based tablet its private key instead of the 'Microsoft Windows UEFI Driver Publisher' key, which is needed to sign non-Microsoft software like Linux distributions or loaders. So, no publisher key = no signed non-Microsoft binary = no Linux."
yeah, but the MBA sucks and the Surface is awesome
That's the entire point. It's not that the device isn't designed to run GNU/Linux/Android, it's specifically designed not to. You want to see a geek actually do something? Tell them they can't do it.
Please consider this account deleted, I just can't be bothered with the spam anymore.
All 5 of them.
It's a Turing machine
Wow, infinite storage? I've been waiting for this!
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I've tried to put the Linux on my CTS. I think they've restricted the bootloader or something because it doesn't go. I also am outraged that my 4-slice toaster seems to be restricted, it will NOT run Linux. This is clearly M$0ft's doing.
That dominant market share of 1%?