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Re: Microsoft Deal Ties BIOS Tightly to Windows
Posted by: Jay Lyman 2003-10-06 17:51:46

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Microsoft's recent deal with Phoenix Technologies is aimed at "radical simplification to the PC and digital service industry" through enhancements to the Basic Input Output System (BIOS) -- the software that connects operating systems with hardware. Industry observers agreed that the next generation of BIOS could improve reliability, usability, manageability and security -- just as Microsoft and Phoenix claim it will. However, there are concerns that Microsoft is strengthening its grip on PC production and private information.

Re: Microsoft Deal Ties BIOS Tightly to Windows
Posted by: glennthigpen 2003-10-07 14:38:10 In reply to: Jay Lyman

This step by Phoenix will probably ensure that people who build their own systems will order boards with an Award bios. I personally will never buy a computer with a Phoenix to Microsoft married bios.
Glenn