Re: Windows 8 is blocking Linux-based recovery environments

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Lagz Premium join:2000-09-03 The Rock Reviews: ·AT&T DSL Service	reply to NOYB Re: Windows 8 is blocking Linux-based recovery environments said by NOYB: said by Mele20: Let's get one thing clear. Do NOT blame the OEM or motherboard manufacturer for this mess. The blame falls directly on the shoulders of Microsoft. The OEMs have been ORDERED by Microsoft to ship ALL computers that have Windows 8 with Secureboot ON. This is not completely accurate. Only have to ship with SecureBoot on in order to have Microsoft Windows 8 blessing & sticker. But not doing so would likely be impractical. Probably wouldn't get much if any support or volume license pricing from Microsoft. Putting them in impossible position to compete. You just made Mele20's argument. This is exactly why Microsoft is responsible. Companies like Dell are out for profit else they won't be in business. Getting certified and the sticker means they make a profit. -- When somebody tells you nothing is impossible, ask him to dribble a football.
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NOYB St. John 3.16 Premium join:2005-12-15 Forest Grove, OR kudos:1	said by Lagz: You just made Mele20's argument. This is exactly why Microsoft is responsible. Companies like Dell are out for profit else they won't be in business. Getting certified and the sticker means they make a profit. That's fine. I was simply clarifying the requirement / "ORDER". The way I see it there are two possibilities to squash SecureBoot. 1) The major PC vendors all collectively refuse MS Win8 blessing & sticker (certification). Thus they are all on the same level playing field in that regard. 2) Consumers boycott anything with Windows 8 certification sticker. I see nether of those happening in any significance. -- Be a Good Netizen - Read, Know & Complain About Overly Restrictive Tyrannical ISP ToS & AUP »comcast.net/terms/ »verizon.net/policies/ Say Thanks with a Tool Points Donation
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