Name: Anonymous 2012-07-31 13:41
Greetings, /prog/.
According to some anecdotes so far, UEFI-enabled motherboards are being manufactured which, of course, prevent Linux from booting after the install.
The interesting thing is, though, that most, if not all, motherboard manufacturers offer a "Linux BIOS" image for download on their website which can be used to re-flash the motherboard BIOS and permit Linux installation and booting.
Here's the interesting part:
So, it is possible to install and boot Linux, even on UEFI motherboards. (At least, so far.) I'm no longer as tense about UEFI.
I know I'm able to re-flash a BIOS correctly and subsequently install Linux... but will every Linux newcomer? The ``1337 h4x'' kids?
Is UEFI the Final Solution to the Eternal September in some Linux distros?
Think about it.
I think I like the idea of placing a ``competence barrier'' in front of Linux.
According to some anecdotes so far, UEFI-enabled motherboards are being manufactured which, of course, prevent Linux from booting after the install.
The interesting thing is, though, that most, if not all, motherboard manufacturers offer a "Linux BIOS" image for download on their website which can be used to re-flash the motherboard BIOS and permit Linux installation and booting.
Here's the interesting part:
So, it is possible to install and boot Linux, even on UEFI motherboards. (At least, so far.) I'm no longer as tense about UEFI.
I know I'm able to re-flash a BIOS correctly and subsequently install Linux... but will every Linux newcomer? The ``1337 h4x'' kids?
Is UEFI the Final Solution to the Eternal September in some Linux distros?
Think about it.
I think I like the idea of placing a ``competence barrier'' in front of Linux.