On the other hand, some Linux distributions have tried to adapt to UEFI firmware with Secure Boot by including a signed image in their installation.

Ubuntu and most other Linux distributions now use the GRUB2 boot loader. You can change its settings to select a default operating system, set a background image, and choose how long GRUB counts ...

With Windows 8 PCs with UEFI secure boot locks on their way, Linux developers are working on addressing its problems.

Ubuntu is considered one of the most popular Linux-based operating systems designed for common platforms, namely PCs and network servers.

Many Linux lovers are worried that Microsoft's new Secure Boot technology will make it more difficult to get the open source operating system onto machines that originally ship with Windows 8.