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Post #4149978
2026-07-20 08:27 UTC
Microsoft quickly realized that Linux and open source in general could be a threat to its market dominance and started spreading "fear, uncertainty and doubt" about Linux.
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@gecos_analytics@toot.community 2026-07-20 08:29
In 2011 Microsoft seems to have attempted to prevent installation of alternative operating systems on PCs using a new technology called UEFI "Secure Boot". The worst case scenario never materialized and installing "alternative" operating systems is still possible. 5/21 #microsoft #uefi #secureboot