Re:Microsoft Bans Linux/Android Dual-Booting on Windows 8 AR...
by nathan_long on Monday June 04, 2012 @10:07AM
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>> I want you to not void my warranty when I reflash the firmware
That's a different issue. I support the manufacturer saying "we won't guarantee our computer-as-heater will work if you change the software."
What I don't support is "we have have made it legally/physically/cryptographically impossible for you to use the thing you bought however you want to."
If I sell you a watermelon, I'll guarantee its freshness. I'll not guarantee its fitness as a boat anchor, but if you want to try that, go right ahead.
That's a different issue. I support the manufacturer saying "we won't guarantee our computer-as-heater will work if you change the software."
What I don't support is "we have have made it legally/physically/cryptographically impossible for you to use the thing you bought however you want to."
If I sell you a watermelon, I'll guarantee its freshness. I'll not guarantee its fitness as a boat anchor, but if you want to try that, go right ahead.