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zanny on July 26, 2012 | parent | context | favorite | on: Gabe Newell Wants to Support Linux, Because Window...

Secure Boot and signed kernels called. Microsoft is pushing OEMs to sell laptops in the next several years with forced secure boot for x86 platforms.

GeneralMaximus on July 26, 2012 | [–]

On x86, it's mandatory for OEMs to allow the user to opt-out of Secure Boot. So even if your new laptop has Secure Boot enabled, you can simply reboot into the EFI settings and flip a switch to turn it off.

yuhong on July 26, 2012 | [–]

forced?

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