Windows 8 PCs and tablets will lock out all other operating systems by default, and trying to find a way around it isn. If you buy a Windows 8 or Windows RT computer or tablet, yes even Surface, it will come with secure boot enabled by default in their replacement for the BIOS, Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). I doubt that will actually make them more secure, but it The link for this article located at ZDNet Blogs is no longer available. . Windows 8's Secure Boot enhances security by verifying bootloaders and OS integrity, but it complicates dual-booting with Ubuntu and Fedora due to signature checks.. Ubuntu Security, Fedora UEFI, Secure Boot Workarounds, Linux Installation Issues. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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