If you ’re hankeringafter a Windows 8 tabletbut thought you might also run Android , think again : Microsoft is planning to lock down the thrill options on all ARM devices running its new OS .
https://gizmodo.com/the-new-windows-8-first-touch-this-is-windows-5875391
Computer World reportsthat Microsoft will prevent ARM system detergent builder from incapacitate a new Windows 8 characteristic called Secure Boot . The feature is design to forestall bootloader attacks , but on most microcomputer , OEM manufacturer are expected to allow substance abuser to incapacitate the feature so they can set up alternative operating systems .
No such flexibility for ARM devices , though , as Microsoft wo n’t allow anybody to disable Secure Boot on lozenge power by the UK - design mainframe . In a way , we ’re used to mobile equipment feature this form of security : Windows Phone and iOS devices are always sold lock down , for instance .
But limit blur when it do to tablet machine . This decision means that people will be ineffectual to install Android , or even the soon - to - launch pill interpretation of Ubuntu , on their shiny raw portable Windows 8 gadget . Expect some complaints , Microsoft . [ Computer WorldviaThe sceptre ]
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