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But only if you use Windows. The person you replied to also suggested running Linux instead, in which case you are not affected.
by josteink 6y ago
But only if you use Windows.
The person you replied to also suggested running Linux instead, in which case you are not affected.
- jlgaddis 6y agoMany manufacturers, invluding Lenovo, are starting to support the "Linux Virtual Firmware Service" [0]. Honestly, I would not be surprised if one of them, at some point, tried something like this with Linux, too. --- [0]: https://fwupd.org https://fwupd.org
- josteink 6y agoBut that is a good thing, really. The only thing this does, is enable you to update your UEFI BIOS and other machine-firmware from Linux, without having to have a separate dual-boot OS like Windows (or bootable USB sticks) to do that one task, and it frees you from having to download and obtain proprietary firmware-installers/checks per device you want updated etc. I consider it apt-get for firmware and use it all the time. Everything in one place, easy to keep up to date etc. It's great! And very importantly: It does in no way enable the UEFI-abuse with bloatware "drivers" as outlined earlier, which is still a Windows-only phenomena, because Linux does not check for nor use these drivers. Edit: Oh hey there Jeremy. Long time no see! Where did my good ol' IRC buddy go these days? :D