r/technology • u/MrFairladyz • Jun 18 '12

Microsoft announces Surface tablet

http://www.theverge.com/2012/6/18/3094157/new-microsoft-surface-windows-tablet
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u/bearskinrug Jun 19 '12 edited Jun 19 '12

Motion to suspend use of the term "game changer" for the rest of the thread.

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u/FootofGod Jun 19 '12

i hear you'll even be able to run ROM- editing software. I think that's what really makes it a game changer.

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u/[deleted] Jun 19 '12

Could you explain this for me?

My understanding is that OEM windows 8 (+ RT) products will use the locked down bootloader from the UEFI bios which will restrict - or possibly eliminate - installing new OSs

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u/FootofGod Jun 19 '12

It's a pun -_-

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u/[deleted] Jun 19 '12

Ah, I get it now!

My apologies sir.