[Gllug] OT: The end of OSs is nigh.

Formi formi at blueyonder.co.uk
Tue Feb 25 16:26:13 UTC 2003


 Just read an article in newsforge.com about BIOS implementing OS
 functions.

 http://www.newsforge.com/newsforge/03/02/24/1717223.shtml?tid=1

 I can imagine it clearly.

 Joe user turns up his pc and gets a message from the BIOS.

 Hello, illegal mp3 files have been found in your computer.

 This system is now locked down.

 Step away from it. The authorities have been called.

 Have a nice day.

 P.D.: You are reminded that tampering with evidence is a crime.

 --

 I suppose somebody felt a bit embarrased after predicting the end
 of the floppy a few decades back.



 Formi
 FreeBSD 4.7 ThinkPad 570               He who for pleasure dies,
 Linux Registered User #235743                 even death enjoys.

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