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May 16, 2019, 22:32 pm
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All right guys,
If you're not running GNU/Linux (dual boot or just single boot), do you still turn off the Secure Boot feature?
When I get all the parts to building my new computer, or when I'm buying a new system, I intend on just running Windows.
I'll run Linux Mint and Windows XP for this computer, but this computer doesn't have Secure Boot. It's bought in 2006, so I'm not going to worry about that here.
So a show of hands, turn off Secure Boot for GNU/Linux, or just leave it alone?
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Keep the trolling and flaming in the void, or I will keep you in the void.
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Do you *need it*?
Remembering who makes it, do you want it?
"Secure boot is a security standard developed by members of the PC industry to help make sure that a device boots using only software that is trusted by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). "
This would be the last thing I would ever want on my systems.
Advise: Terminate with extreme prejudice.
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May 20, 2019, 23:04 pm
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So, just disable it in BIOS?
EDIT: Probably a stupid question, considering that's the question I proposed, but I thought I'd see the answer one more time.
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Put simply: Dont use it if you dont *need* it.
Applies as a general precept for corporate contrivances.
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Don't think I will. OK, will turn it off.
Thanks!
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I am reluctant to fiddle about with the settings, but when it comes to disabling Secure Boot, I guess it's not debatable.
Which brand of PCs makes for an easy method when disabling Secure Boot?
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Turning it off is pretty much a requirement for anything other than Windows. It is not exactly challenging either. It is a simple BIOS on/off switch.
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So what you're not telling me is, "it's not rocket science."
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Boot into BIOS. Turn secure boot off. Carry on with booting whatever OS you want. Involving rockets is entirely optional.
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