> Now, our processors and storage devices are millions of times faster, and computers can take minutes just to start. Can't you boot directly into a UEFI shell

> Now, our processors and storage devices are millions of times faster, and computers can take minutes just to start. Can't you boot directly into a UEFI shell very, very quickly? Is this not equivalent to flipping a switch and jumping right into DOS? Don't get me wrong. I agree with the sentiment and general message of your post, but it does seem like the goal posts have been moved.