Does anybody know how/whether this is going to affect hardware obsolescence?

  • qyron
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    31 year ago

    As long as it keeps being shipped pre installed with every computer - especially laptops - it will maintain dominance.

    I’m considering opening a hobby computer shop and have been talking with a few possible suppliers and I instantly noticed I was in for a fun ride.

    One supplier has its own laptop line. I questioned on the possibility of purchasing machines from them with no OS, as my intention is to promote Linux, and custom install machines with different distros, and I was told that is not possible as all of their come pre installed with a windows license.

    When questioned if I could wipe the disks and return the licenses I was told it is not possible as the windows is shipped within a dedicated non erasable storage chip, from where the system can be reinstalled whenever necessary from the UEFI.

    This is a two dime supplier on a non relevant market.

    • @afunkysongaday
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      11 year ago

      windows is shipped within a dedicated non erasable storage chip, from where the system can be reinstalled whenever necessary from the UEFI

      press x to doubt

      • qyron
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        11 year ago

        I’m not buying one to tear it down and make shure.