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Why would they do anything to actively support Linux on a device that is explicitly meant for developing Windows applications on ARM? They allow Secure Boot to
by jaywalk 4y ago
Why would they do anything to actively support Linux on a device that is explicitly meant for developing Windows applications on ARM?
They allow Secure Boot to be disabled, which is nice. Expecting anything more from them is absurd.
- wilsonnb3 4y agoBecause according to Microsoft themselves, "Microsoft ♥ Linux"
- jaywalk 4y agoOk, sure. Does that mean they have to support Linux on every device they put out? Why not complain that they don't support Linux on Xbox?
- bayindirh 4y agoNo, being an ethical company they shouldn't actively hinder it. Linux people will give the necessary effort to support it. No manufacturer ever openly supported Linux in their consumer systems, and never supported Linux in their professional lines (ThinkPad, Compaq NX, EliteBook, XPS, etc.) openly, to not sour their relations with Microsoft. Linux happened to work by miracle because of well laid out hardware and high quality BIOS implementations. In fact, they were vetting the hardware/software to be compatible with Linux, but never acknowledged it. Microsoft is trying to close that hole by forcing secure boot and retiring 3rd party CA.