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--- Hans Petter Selasky <hselasky at c2i.net> ha scritto:

...
> 
> I think it is better to have the source code of HW, than using a BIOS driver.
> 
> What if the BIOS code is overridden by a boot-sector virus. Then you keep the
> 
> virus alive by using this BIOS code. Just a thought though.
> 
> --HPS
> 
Then the BIOS driver will help you detect the virus :). 

What's really nice about the BIOS stuff is that you don't have to figure out if
your card is supported on the computer of *unknown brand with three month
warranty just bought for an unbelieveable price*. Somethig like the i386 pareto
law of device drivers.

Yes the BIOS will die someday but not even Microsoft is considering that scheme
at the moment.

cheers,

    Pedro.


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