On the other hand, some Linux distributions have tried to adapt to UEFI firmware with Secure Boot by including a signed image in their installation.

With Windows 8 PCs with UEFI secure boot locks on their way, Linux developers are working on addressing its problems.

Ubuntu and most other Linux distributions now use the GRUB2 boot loader. You can change its settings to select a default operating system, set a background image, and choose how long GRUB counts ...

There’s been considerable concern in recent weeks over the secure boot mechanism planned for Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 8, primarily among Linux users and others worried that the technology ...