* [gentoo-user] UEFI specification
@ 2011-11-11 21:45 99% James
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From: James @ 2011-11-11 21:45 UTC (permalink / raw
To: gentoo-user
Here is a quick description of how Redmond
intends to taint the bios on new products:
http://www.linuxjournal.com/content/linux-heavyweights-develop-secure-boot-strategy
So, recently I took a live-dvd-11.2 into Costco to check out a new
HP laptop (DV7-6178US). It would not boot the DVD. How
can I research if the UEFI bios is the issue? In the past the
live gentoo dvds have booted up most every (new) laptop I have tested.
Sure I can purchase the laptop, bring it home and hack on
it, but, it would be much more straight forward if there
was a list of UEFI infected computers somewhere. (any lists?)
I do not want to waste my time on a laptop that has this
MS tainted bios. Methods and ideas to flush this out, before
purchase are most welcome? Is it possible that some windows 7
laptops have the UEFI bios?
I usually prefer a dual boot laptop, with doz and gentoo, but
that looks like a fading option these days.....?
James
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