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If the boot loader is required to show a splash screen the user will still get clear evidence that something strange is going on.
by wmil 14y ago
If the boot loader is required to show a splash screen the user will still get clear evidence that something strange is going on.
- ajross 14y agoA technical user, sure. But that's an awfully big step down in security guarantees: "Hardened, secure boot with guaranteed validity and authentication at each step." to "Wait, did we install Ubuntu on this box?"
- jdhopeunique 14y agoAlso it could have the effect of associating the Ubuntu splash screen with malware in the users mind. Given that many users associate a black linux commandline prompt with malicious hackers, this might cement in their minds that linux is bad.
- beagle3 14y agoThey should have a splash screen saying: "Now booting Ubuntu Linux. If one of the next screens says "Welcome to Microsoft Windows", your system is probably infested with malware.
- Someone 14y agoWho says "the user" will see that splash screen? Firstly, I think typical users will switch on their PC, then look elsewhere for a minute or so. Secondly, there is the case of having a nefarious sysadmin (Internet cafe, hotel, etc) A splash screen that required acknowledgment would work for case #1, but would be annoying, too.