Microsoft aren't forcing Lenovo to block free operating systems
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Microsoft aren't forcing Lenovo to block free operating systems
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Re: Microsoft aren't forcing Lenovo to block free operating systems
#2For what it's worth, I've had issues with Intel RST under Windows as well in mixed-mode configs. My boot device is an SSD configured for AHCI and I've a 3 drive RAID array. On a soft reset of my PC, the BIOS won't see the SSD. The completely nonobvious solution? Make the SSD hot swappable. Not a Lenovo PC, either. Been going on for years. Had to do a hard reset every time I had to restart for years before I found a solution to this.
Re: Microsoft aren't forcing Lenovo to block free operating systems
#3didn't microsoft recently tried to pull off some patent thing on linux while at the same time launching media campaign how it hearts linux online.
and didn't microsoft include feature on windows 10 to automatically collect screenshots while you work while not giving option to turn it off and not telling about it to anyone
and didn't they made people to upgrade by tricks...
don't they buy people to argue online like other hardware manufacturers
isn't bill gates free mason communist?
inside conspiracy or pure dose of cash also netscape
Re: Microsoft aren't forcing Lenovo to block free operating systems
#4Also worth noting Lenovo's official statment on the matter http://www.techrepublic.com/article/lenovo-denies-deliberate... confirming that they have not blocked the installation of alternate operating systems.
It was a shame to see the initial posts this morning hit the top of the page without any more evidence than a single customer support rep. who was unlikely to realistically have inside knowledge of some kind of "secret conspiracy" to block linux installs by Microsoft.
Re: Microsoft aren't forcing Lenovo to block free operating systems
#5> Rather than be angry at Lenovo, let's put pressure on Intel to provide support for their hardware.
Re: Microsoft aren't forcing Lenovo to block free operating systems
#6Also worth noting Lenovo's official statment on the matter http://www.techrepublic.com/article/lenovo-denies-deliberate... confirming that they have not blocked the installation of alternate operating systems. It was a shame to see the initial posts this morning hit the top of the page without any more evidence than a single customer support rep. who was unlikely to realistically have inside knowledge of some kind of…
It was fascinating how quickly people condemned Microsoft without applying any critical thinking to the issue.
I tend to not read commments on articles anymore, where Microsoft is blamed for something. Reminds me of Slahdot.
Re: Microsoft aren't forcing Lenovo to block free operating systems
#7Also worth noting Lenovo's official statment on the matter http://www.techrepublic.com/article/lenovo-denies-deliberate... confirming that they have not blocked the installation of alternate operating systems. It was a shame to see the initial posts this morning hit the top of the page without any more evidence than a single customer support rep. who was unlikely to realistically have inside knowledge of some kind of…
It may be because people have a hard time trusting Lenovo now after being caught with backdoors multiple times over the past few years.
http://www.geek.com/chips/spy-agencies-shun-lenovo-finding-b...
http://thenextweb.com/insider/2015/02/19/lenovo-caught-insta...
http://www.techworm.net/2015/08/lenovo-pcs-and-laptops-seem-...
https://www.engadget.com/2016/07/04/critical-security-flaw-f...
Re: Microsoft aren't forcing Lenovo to block free operating systems
#8For what it's worth, I've had issues with Intel RST under Windows as well in mixed-mode configs. My boot device is an SSD configured for AHCI and I've a 3 drive RAID array. On a soft reset of my PC, the BIOS won't see the SSD. The completely nonobvious solution? Make the SSD hot swappable. Not a Lenovo PC, either. Been going on for years. Had to do a hard reset every time I had to restart for years before I found a s…
Also have this on an older Lenovo. I use it as a small server now.
Re: Microsoft aren't forcing Lenovo to block free operating systems
#9Also worth noting Lenovo's official statment on the matter http://www.techrepublic.com/article/lenovo-denies-deliberate... confirming that they have not blocked the installation of alternate operating systems. It was a shame to see the initial posts this morning hit the top of the page without any more evidence than a single customer support rep. who was unlikely to realistically have inside knowledge of some kind of…
It was fascinating how quickly people condemned Microsoft without applying any critical thinking to the issue. I tend to not read commments on articles anymore, where Microsoft is blamed for something. Reminds me of Slahdot.
Moment I saw it this morning I was like "probably one of those SSDs with a really weird driver setup". My Surface Pro 4 has one too, and Acronis didn't initially work with it either.
Re: Microsoft aren't forcing Lenovo to block free operating systems
#10Also worth noting Lenovo's official statment on the matter http://www.techrepublic.com/article/lenovo-denies-deliberate... confirming that they have not blocked the installation of alternate operating systems. It was a shame to see the initial posts this morning hit the top of the page without any more evidence than a single customer support rep. who was unlikely to realistically have inside knowledge of some kind of…
It may be because people have a hard time trusting Lenovo now after being caught with backdoors multiple times over the past few years. http://www.geek.com/chips/spy-agencies-shun-lenovo-finding-b... http://thenextweb.com/insider/2015/02/19/lenovo-caught-insta... http://www.techworm.net/2015/08/lenovo-pcs-and-laptops-seem-... https://www.engadget.com/2016/07/04/critical-security-flaw-f...
I don't see it having much impact. People were attacking Microsoft, not Lenovo.