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Quick Start, Episode 7: Crimes... And Felonies.
Cathode Ray Dude - CRD
Cathode Ray Dude covers two bizarre HP 'Quick Start' features: QuickLook, an offline email client built on EFI firmware, and Daystarter, which hijacks the Windows boot process. It includes an explanation of EFI applications and why HP built these things.
Cited as a deep, entertaining look at firmware-level software and vendors abusing pre-boot access.
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