Microsoft Prevent Linux on Windows 8
Microsoft is doing a lot of big changes in Windows 8. One was the ability to ‘block’ use of the two operating systems, like Linux.
Yes, these capabilities are embedded in the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), which is a platform that connects the hardware with the operating system.
Well, to be able to run Windows 8, Microsoft is giving reference to the chip manufacturer about the UEFI specification to be used. One of them by not allowing users to use other operating systems that are not in accordance with these standards.
This will certainly complicate, but not impossible, to use Linux on a computer that is already installed Windows 8. Especially on some chips, UEFI will be locked so it can not be modified by the user.
Problem new UEFI standard is still being deliberated by Microsoft, and according to Computer World obtained leaked, there are some systems that can disable the feature.
“On non-ARM will have the option to disable the secure boot via firmware update, whereas the ARM chip it should not be done,” wrote Microsoft, as quoted on Tuesday (01/17/2012).[]
