LXer: Windows 10 to make the Secure Boot alt-OS lock out a reality
Published at LXer:
Recall a barrage of complaints in the run up to Windows 8's launch that concerned the ability to install other operating systems—whether they be older versions of Windows, or alternatives such as Linux or FreeBSD—on hardware that sported a "Designed for Windows 8" logo. Read More... |
I figured this was coming, this was their plan all along. So, M$ you can take those free Windoze 10 upgrades and shove em.
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Note that M$ don't require "secure boot" to be the only option and that Windows 10 still runs without "secure boot" enabled. Don't get me wrong, this is a bad move on M$'s part and could cause problems in future. However, once Windows 10 has the keylogging removed from the license I'll be upgrading my Windows 8 machines straight away as it's far less annoying than Windows 8 to use so if I must use Windows I'll use a less annoying version at least.
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the "bate and switch" was EXPECTED
i do not "own" a copy of win7 and i do not plan on "owning" a 8 or 10 install And i was hopping that "We are the Microsoft , resistance is futile , you will be assimilated...." would come to an end |
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Step 1. Require Secureboot, including "option for users to turn it off".
Step 2. Make 'option to turn it off' optional. Step 3. Offer hardware vendor bulk discounts on Windows license if they choose the option of removing the option to disable secureboot. Step 4. Profit. ... but, no need for alarm... because, it's only an option! |
Supposedly the keylogger is only part of the technical preview, it will be removed when the final version comes out.
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