Dual-boot on recent "windows computers"
I have a vague memory of reading about a new Microsoft "feature" that would make it more difficult to set up dual-boot. "trusted---something", maybe?
The real question: When buying a computer which will be set up for dual-boot, are there any to avoid? |
I found this:
http://www.dailytech.com/Microsoft+B...ticle23785.htm The inference is that it will be a Windows 8 "feature" |
It's not a Windows feature - it's a replacement for the traditional BIOS. Whilst the specs are still under discussion, MS are trying to leverage a way to have secure boot enforced on some motherboards, which could prevent dual booting. The way to avoid the problem would be to refuse to purchase a MB where the feature is locked. (The specification says that it should be user configurable).
Google UEFI for a lot more detailed information. |
Nope, it will not be a Windows 8 feature. It is (an useful) feature of UEFI, abused by Microsoft to make it more difficult to install other OSes, or in case of Windows 8 for ARM, impossible to install a different OS. I don't know for the new boards with Intel 7-series chipset, but other than that I have not seen one board implementing Secure Boot.
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