On Sun, 12 Jun 2016 12:21:14 +0100
KatolaZ <katolaz@???> wrote:

> On Sun, Jun 12, 2016 at 06:35:11AM -0400, Hendrik Boom wrote:
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> >
> > There's a real question here for us, and for Linux in general.
> >
> > How *do* we deal with secure boot? I am terrified of buying a new
> > machine because I'm afraid I won't get to install anything on it
> > wxcept for an OS from one of the big companies that have
> > sweetheart deals with Microsoft.
> >
>
> I think that so far secure boot can be disabled. I confirm I was able
> to disable it in my laptop. This does not mean that it would be
> optional forever, though.

The Windows 10 certification specfication says the hardware MUST have
secure boot, and a way of switching it off is optional (unlike Win8,
which required a way of switching it off). So if there are currently no
laptops absolutely requiring secure boot, it's a matter of inertia, not
a matter of specifications or law.


SteveT

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