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[tickmike]

What will we do in those extra few seconds gained when we do not have to wait for the 'Bios' to boot up a computer  .
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-11430069

[roseway]

UEFI isn't the only player in the field. There's also coreboot which is arguably smarter and quicker.

[tickmike]

UEFI isn't the only player in the field. There's also coreboot which is arguably smarter and quicker.

Have you tried it yet ?.
It may be a god project for me on those dark,cold winter nights.

[roseway]

Sorry, I haven't.

[HPsauce]

What will we do in those extra few seconds

What on earth is the point?
OK, bringing it up to date technically is good, but a few seconds is nothing when Windows (which most use) still takes over a minute before it's really 100% useable.  
Yes, I know it looks like it's up quicker than that, but people like me look "under the hood" and know you should take a couple more sips of tea or coffee before you actually try and do anything.  

(actually I normally go to the loo, and "take my time") 

[UncleUB]

I switch the computer on then go off to do the jobs I have been left,washing,ironing,hoovering,gardening,by the time I have finished I am too  kna tired to use the computer 

[silversurfer44]

Sounds like someone is fixing something that's not broken.