I've heard all the BS excuses. The issue is not about whether computing should move on from the older Bios technology to the "Secure Boot". The real issue is who is allowed to control this newer method.
The current situation is no different than allowing for instance Ford to have some sort of signing key that allows all car engines manufactured worldwide the ability to start. Believing that any single company should have this kind of power over its competitors is insane no matter whether the controlling company is Microsoft, RedHat, Oracle or whoever.
As was predicted before this whole mess started to come into effect there are already problems for users of alternative operating systems. Its only going to get worse from here on.
While its nice that you have come up with a work around, a work around is all it is and it can be made unusable at any point and my guess is that is exactly what will happen with your method and any other future method. Microsoft will interfere with anything that works. Bet on it.
No, the real solution is to remove Microsoft's ability to control this process and hand it over to an international unbiased standards body. If they do not do it willingly then legal action is required. NOTHING ELSE WILL WORK PERMANENTLY. No other solution will serve to address the freedom of consumers to use computers and operating systems as the consumer wishes.
Wake up!
The current situation is no different than allowing for instance Ford to have some sort of signing key that allows all car engines manufactured worldwide the ability to start. Believing that any single company should have this kind of power over its competitors is insane no matter whether the controlling company is Microsoft, RedHat, Oracle or whoever.
As was predicted before this whole mess started to come into effect there are already problems for users of alternative operating systems. Its only going to get worse from here on.
While its nice that you have come up with a work around, a work around is all it is and it can be made unusable at any point and my guess is that is exactly what will happen with your method and any other future method. Microsoft will interfere with anything that works. Bet on it.
No, the real solution is to remove Microsoft's ability to control this process and hand it over to an international unbiased standards body. If they do not do it willingly then legal action is required. NOTHING ELSE WILL WORK PERMANENTLY. No other solution will serve to address the freedom of consumers to use computers and operating systems as the consumer wishes.
WAKE UP!