11-20-2015, 06:35 PM
thanks for the update on the state of play with UEFI .
I was not aware of the politics behind the problem . As Linux Mint had UEFI boot I assumed it was available to everyone as the Booting of a computer is as much a part of its construction as the motherboard etc and should not be hijacked as you suggest by a Software Provider like Microsoft and then demand a licencing fee.
It's like androids having apps that cannot be uninstalled -- why.?? I bought and paid for a piece of equipment it is up to me to "Lawfully" use it how I want to as long as I do not complain it is not working correctly during its warranty period.
Unfortunately the computer industry is full of dirty tricks and adds software to its products that are not in the interest of the consumer . Redmond seems to be a law unto it self
I have an HP printer that gives a message that the Ink cartridges are out of date and therefore the end of the printer is imminent . Fortunately I am allowed to cancel it but only until the next time I switch it on . They must spend a lot of time and effort coming up with ways to get even more money out of us for something we do not need or want .
Colin
I was not aware of the politics behind the problem . As Linux Mint had UEFI boot I assumed it was available to everyone as the Booting of a computer is as much a part of its construction as the motherboard etc and should not be hijacked as you suggest by a Software Provider like Microsoft and then demand a licencing fee.
It's like androids having apps that cannot be uninstalled -- why.?? I bought and paid for a piece of equipment it is up to me to "Lawfully" use it how I want to as long as I do not complain it is not working correctly during its warranty period.
Unfortunately the computer industry is full of dirty tricks and adds software to its products that are not in the interest of the consumer . Redmond seems to be a law unto it self
I have an HP printer that gives a message that the Ink cartridges are out of date and therefore the end of the printer is imminent . Fortunately I am allowed to cancel it but only until the next time I switch it on . They must spend a lot of time and effort coming up with ways to get even more money out of us for something we do not need or want .
Colin
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An "example" is worth a 1000 words