Microsoft confirms UEFI fears, locks down ARM devices

The new policy betrays the cynicism of Microsoft’s initial
response to concerns over Windows 8’s secure boot requirement. When
kernel hacker Matthew Garrett expressed his concern that PCs
shipped with Windows 8 might prevent the installation of GNU/Linux
and other free operating systems, Microsoft’s Tony Mangefeste
replied, “Microsoft’s philosophy is to provide customers with the
best experience first, and allow them to make decisions
themselves.” It is clear now that opportunism, not philosophy, is
guiding Microsoft’s secure boot policy.

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