EFI and Linux: the future is here, and it's awful - Matthew Garrett

Why it was recommended

A thoroughly entertaining and informative talk on issues including secure boot, but also other issues with UEFI.

Recommendationpserwylo · Original2012-11

What it covers

Matthew Garrett's linux.conf.au 2012 talk covers EFI and UEFI from the Linux point of view: why the PC BIOS was bad, what EFI changes, the issues it brings, and Secure Boot. It is for someone who already knows the basic terms and wants the next step.

Video details

Channel

Linux.conf.au 2012 -- Ballarat, Australia

Length

53 min 11 sec

Year

2012

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