Linked by Thom Holwerda on Mon 9th May 2011 21:19 UTC, submitted by Elv13

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It's more secure if security experts can review the code.
It's more reliable if the code can receive peer review.
I care just as much as you about which BIOS my computer is running, as an end user. But as an OS developer, on the other hand, I say hooray for open-source BIOSes and firmwares, and death to the EFI patent minefield.
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I don't know how much money is going for BIOS in a $500 laptop. I don't mind whether is open source or closed source as long as it is super fast, secure & cost less. I'm just a end user here.