For those who prefer the open source route, installing a Linux distribution (like Ubuntu, SUSE, or Mint) alongside a Microsoft operating system -- or even standalone on a Windows PC -- has been fairly painless. Windows 8 changes this because Microsoft will require hardware vendors to ship their Windows 8 computers with "UEFI Secure Boot" enabled. Fortunately, the Linux Foundation has found a solution that's sure to keep the Linux faithful -- and a little company named Valve -- quite happy.
Gamers Now Able To Install Linux On Windows 8 PCs, And That's Great News For Valve
Forbes - 11 Oct 2012 20:05
For those who prefer the open source route, installing a Linux distribution (like Ubuntu, SUSE, or Mint) alongside a Microsoft operating system -- or even standalone on a Windows PC -- has been fairly painless. Windows 8 changes this because Microsoft will require hardware vendors to ship their Windows 8 computers with "UEFI Secure Boot" enabled. Fortunately, the Linux Foundation has found a solution that's sure to keep the Linux faithful -- and a little company named Valve -- quite happy.
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