Can Windows uefi stop Multiboot of Linux??

With the Windows 8 announcement there has been a lot of concern about comments made that Microsoft would require manufactures who want the "Optimized for Windows 8" sticker to use UEFI and key it to the MS installed OS.  So what would that mean?  Well the concern is that it would mean you couldn't install Linux.  It would also mean that you wouldn't be able to boot from any third party CD.  So no one, except maybe MS, would be able to create a bootable disk for repair, Antivirus, and disk partitioner will be able to create their disks or tools.   The there is the whole Monopoly issues.  Also the fact that MS has been spending all kinds of time and money to try and get the Open Source world off it's back and this would just destroy all of that work.  Then there is the whole issue with people who won't ever really install Linux but not buy the hardware just because they know they can't.  A Bios switch is a great way to have this particular piece of tech and use it.  After all Microsoft really does have a positive reason for wanting this done for antivirus protection.

Episode 50 - Linux on the Mainframe?

Running Time: 55:20

1) Introduction

Joe and Brian Talk about FLA in the summer and mobile uploads on Android

2) News

What does the future hold for Linux?

Psst...Mainframe Linux is alive and kicking..

Microsoft isn't really afraid of Linux

Is Shuttleworth's head in the clouds? 

3) Conclusion

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Microsoft isn't really afraid of Linux

According to their latest fillings with the SEC Microsoft claims that Linux is no longer a threat on the desktop.  This story over at Business Insider tries to make more of it than it really is. I personally love seeing Linux getting the Apple treatment.  After playing with PinguyOS for the last couple of weeks I am starting to change my opinion on Desktop Linux.  I am running Windows apps in VMWare just like I have always done with Linux when I am forced to use Windows.  While there are only a few things I need to do in Windows I still can't live without it at work.  So let Microsoft and others keep thinking that Linux can't do the desktop.  Remember they thought the Internet was a FAD also.

Episode 49 - Are you ready to K-Splice your machine?

Running Time: 44:59

1) Introduction

Joe and Brian Talk about FLA in the summer and mobile uploads on Android

2) News

Adobe let's Open Source Developers Lead AIR on Linux

Ubuntu Linux is getting serious about Business

Oracle buys KSplice

Is your EMACS violating the GPL?

Microsoft pays Novell $100Million dollars to keep using Suse 

3) Conclusion

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Microsoft renews alliance with Novell

Endgadget is reporting that Microsoft has agreed to pay another $100 Million dollars to Novell to keep Suse available on Hyper-V.  This relationship was one of the open questions after the purchase of Novell by Attachmate.  While there is little noise about Hyper-V in the Tech Media we are happy to see Microsoft continue to thaw it's attitude about Linux and Open Source.