I’ve just been reading ZDNet, as I often do. It’s a pretty good source for technology news. The bias is extreme, but it’s extreme in all camps which balances itself. Infact, not one to recommend news sources in general, if you haven’t subscribed to their daily news, you should.

Thanks to ZDNet, I’ve been notified that Microsoft’s newest technology in Windows 8 may well be blocking access to Dual-Booting Windows and Linux. Let’s keep this simple: Dual-booting means when you start your PC, you get a list of Operating Systems to choose from (Windows 7, Windows XP, Ubuntu Linux, FreeBSD etc).

Microsoft are claiming this technology is to prevent certain types of malware, but it also stinks of anti-Linux. We’re yet to see if this will actually disable Linux dual-booting, though Microsoft’s silence in denying this is not comforting.

If this goes ahead in the worst possible scenario, it won’t affect me personally as I don’t use Windows, but ironically I was thinking earlier: Maybe I should ditch supporting Microsoft products full-stop from this point – if you want my personal support, use a proper operating system.

If Microsoft hinders Linux in any way with Windows 8, I will refuse to support their operating systems in any way. I’ll also use any influence I have with anyone to promote Linux (Yes Andy, Simon, expect a rant).

Though professionally disappointed, personally I’m happy either way. To you, Microsoft.