This was a Lenovo. Now I’m wondering if Windows or Linux has a better BIOS.

  • Dave.@aussie.zone
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    1 year ago

    It’s right there in the name:

    Basic Input Output Operating System

    It’s the first stage of whatever os you run.

    If you don’t think the BIOS is part of your operating system, just remove it and see how far you get on the next boot.

    Edit: I was always told the I in BIOS was “I/O”. WAS I DECEIVED FOR ALL THIS TIME!?

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      1 year ago

      BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System.

      Semantically sure, it’s making your system operate, but it’s technically part of your motherboard’s firmware.

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        1 year ago

        Chant it with me… BIOOOOOOS haha.

        There should be a slash in there.

        Basic Input/Output Operating System.

        At least, that’s what I was taught it was many decades ago.