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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Just about every Windows and Linux device vulnerable to new LogoFAIL firmware attack (arstechnica.com)

submitted 11 months ago by Chewy7324@discuss.tchncs.de to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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[–] Truck_kun@beehaw.org 2 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I actually am in the market for a new mobo and cpu.

Are there any mobo's nowdays that don't use UEFI? I just want an old traditional style BIOS with a jumper to restore it from a ROM chip if I get any malware, so I can actually trust my hardware.

I did force myself to deal with UEFI for the sake of windows, but gaming has gotten good enough on Linux, I don't actually need to dual boot windows anymore.

Am I asking too much?

[–] randombullet@feddit.de 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Some enterprise grade stuff still use BIOS. But I haven't messed with one for over 6 years

[–] BellaDonna@mujico.org 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

More like they have an emulated BIOS mode that is still part of UEFI.

[–] yum13241@lemm.ee 2 points 11 months ago

That's called CSM, and Intel removed it in late 2020. I'm not sure if AMD still has it, but they still have S3 sleep afaik. Go Team Red for your next buy, I am too.

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