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Re: [LUG] Microsoft restricted boot

 

On Thu, 2011-10-20 at 12:23 +0100, Gibbs wrote:
> On 20/10/11 12:08, Roland Tarver wrote: 
> > Just came across another author's point of view.... lol !
> > 
> > http://www.zdnet.com/blog/bott/why-do-linux-fanatics-want-to-make-windows-8-less-secure/4100?tag=nl.e539
> > 
> > Roly :-)
> Now all we need is someone in the middle that isn't in either camp :)
> 
> So far I agree with parts from both.
> 
> Gibbs

In my naivety would it be wrong to think Microsoft are in effect
shooting themselves in the foot by demanding secure boot because they
are worried Win 8 has inherently insecure features?

Guy 


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