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Please point out the bios deployed adware you are talking about, or I'll have to assume you're just talking from vibes.
Lenovo had spyware baked into the chips that would reinstall itself if it was removed from the OS. It was a big thing.
Although I believe that was just for Windows. But the functionality exists for them to do it to Linux if they decide to.
Multiple (most?) motherboard manufacturers have options to install drivers and software from the BIOS. So you don't have to go download it elsewhere just to get your system up and running.
That setting can be turned off. In fact they usually turn themselves off after the first boot because otherwise it would prompt every time.
But, you're referencing Lenovo, a full system integrator, not a separate hardware company. Of course the system integrators bundle shit, that's not new at all. They've done that for decades.
Which functionality is that?
https://www.techpowerup.com/248827/asus-z390-motherboards-automatically-push-software-into-your-windows-installation
Thank you, I'm too drunk to argue with this nerd ;)
well, that article disagrees with you though. That "feature" is only going to do anything to Windows installations.
also, https://github.com/Jamesits/dropWPBT
Not to mention, it has nothing to do with having a new computer. But you know, they said they were drunk.
And this is all predicated on windows including this "feature". Like, yes, theoretically, malicious devices can manipulate parts of the broader system and fire off exploits. Such an exploit would be very big news though, it's not something vendors can get away with casually.
Nice cop out, because you clearly have no idea what you're talking about 🤣🤣🤣