UEFI: Is This New Technology the End of BIOS?
As prevalent as computers have become in our daily lives, one of the most important features in an electronic
device remains one of the oldest. BIOS, which stands for basic input/output system, has remained a part of electronics since it was created over 25 years ago. The simple computing processes provide the vital start-up systems for computers of all shapes and sizes. The technology which debuted in 1979 was never intended to last as long as it has. Yet the fact that it remains a part of modern computers explains why devices have such lengthy starting times.
That’s where new technology designed by a cooperative of computer scientists comes into play. UEFI, or United Extensible Firmware Interface, has been designed to perform the same function as BIOS with the modern computer in mind. Old computer functions under BIOS have had difficulty adapting to the numerous elements of modern computer, especially USB peripheral devices and external harddrives. UEFI takes these relatively new advancements into consideration, which is good news for developers: developments that remain just on the horizon such as touchscreens and “natural-gesture” interfaces will be able to work smoothly.














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