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naner on May 5, 2013 | parent | context | favorite | on: Microsoft is killing Linux shops with Secure Boot

Manufacturers MUST ship with SB turned on

Yes, Win 8 won't boot without it. You can disable the feature in the BIOS if you are going to install a different OS.

recoiledsnake on May 5, 2013 [–]

Windows 8 does boot without secure boot enabled.

naner on May 5, 2013 | [–]

Sorry for spreading misinformation, I was under the impression it was an install-time setting. After a little Googling it appears you are correct.

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