Method and apparatus for providing a secure boot for a...

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2008-04-15

2008-04-15

Elamin, Abdelmoniem (Department: 2116)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Digital data processing system initialization or configuration

Loading initialization program

C713S001000, C713S155000, C713S161000, C713S164000, C713S168000

Reexamination Certificate

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10440369

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for securely booting a computer system comprises loading secure boot code and a secure operating system from the secure boot code. The method includes authenticating the user in the secure operating system, prior to permitting access to the main operating system.

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