11-21-2015, 09:32 PM
Hello
Whilst searching for Linux Distros that have UEFI IOS's I had a discussion about Linux Lite not having a UEFI version . This was his take on the situation with Microsoft.
From HIM
""MS has the authority to sign the bootloader (or more, if required) before it can pass Secure Boot. If you disabled Secure Boot, you do not need the signed bootloader. ""
My Reply
""From what you say I assume that any Linux distro can be provided with a UEFI interface instead of Bios Legacy and will work OK except for MS’s Secure Boot""
His Answer
""UEFI came from Intel, the Secure Boot concept “probably” originated from MS. A signed bootloader is required to pass the security check with the firmware . Note that a distro must support UEFI to boot in UEFI mode. The Secure Boot feature is an additional topping.""
Sounds very much like earlier Windows had Signed-for Drivers and Software but all you got was a message that they were unsigned -- In other words its up to me to decide to use them
Looks as if its up to me if I want a UEFI ISO for Linux Lite that is not signed and I am prepared to take the risk all I need is suspend the Secure Boot in the bios settings .
Colin
Whilst searching for Linux Distros that have UEFI IOS's I had a discussion about Linux Lite not having a UEFI version . This was his take on the situation with Microsoft.
From HIM
""MS has the authority to sign the bootloader (or more, if required) before it can pass Secure Boot. If you disabled Secure Boot, you do not need the signed bootloader. ""
My Reply
""From what you say I assume that any Linux distro can be provided with a UEFI interface instead of Bios Legacy and will work OK except for MS’s Secure Boot""
His Answer
""UEFI came from Intel, the Secure Boot concept “probably” originated from MS. A signed bootloader is required to pass the security check with the firmware . Note that a distro must support UEFI to boot in UEFI mode. The Secure Boot feature is an additional topping.""
Sounds very much like earlier Windows had Signed-for Drivers and Software but all you got was a message that they were unsigned -- In other words its up to me to decide to use them
Looks as if its up to me if I want a UEFI ISO for Linux Lite that is not signed and I am prepared to take the risk all I need is suspend the Secure Boot in the bios settings .
Colin
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An "example" is worth a 1000 words