The Wait for 8: Microsoft Continues to Fight Controversy Over Windows 8 'Secure Boot' Discussion

[DTR Staff]

A new draft of Microsoft's Windows 8 hardware certification specifications make it clear the company is not trying to lock out Linux on PCs and devices, but Linux advocacy groups are refusing to back down.

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[J.R. Nelson]

Good article from Andy! I disagree, though, that there will be no ARM-powered PCs. I think ARM chips would be a fantastic way to get very low-power Internet devices to put in the home.

Regardless of what Microsoft might say currently about supporting ARM as a non-tablet form factor, if the microarchitecture is sufficiently successful, I can guarantee that they'll revisit it.

[mjg59]

"First, there are no ARM PCs, nor will there be": Qualcomm disagrees - Qualcomm targets PCs, takes aim at Intel's ultrabooks - Computerworld

[J.R. Nelson]

Haha, the same point that I had! Good pointing out another link; thanks. I also think NVIDIA wants in on that action pretty seriously, if for no other reason than to really stick it to Intel.