Re: [gentoo-user] UEFI specification

[microcai]

2011/11/12 James <wireless@×××××××××××.com>:
> Here is a quick description of how Redmond
> intends to taint the bios on new products:
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> http://www.linuxjournal.com/content/linux-heavyweights-develop-secure-boot-strategy
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> 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?

UEFI  only boots 64bit OS.

32bit OS should be loaded via  BIOS emulation mode.

So, if the pre-installed windows is 32bit. the UEFI must not be tainted.

>
> I usually prefer a dual boot laptop, with doz and gentoo, but
> that looks like a fading option these days.....?
>
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> James
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