they don't want to be locked into selling Microsoft-only machines.
True to some extent, but they can always create Linux models that just don't include the MS public key.
the need for booting non-standard Windows images will save us.
Customized Windows images should have the same signature since the signed components (kernel, drivers, etc.) will be the same.
the all-important server market
This either doesn't apply to servers or the vendors will just create Linux models.
If Intel chips stop booting Linux
To be clear, that is not what we're talking about. This is an optional firmware feature (and I assume it will apply to all logoed PCs regardless of processor type).
True to some extent, but they can always create Linux models that just don't include the MS public key.
the need for booting non-standard Windows images will save us.
Customized Windows images should have the same signature since the signed components (kernel, drivers, etc.) will be the same.
the all-important server market
This either doesn't apply to servers or the vendors will just create Linux models.
If Intel chips stop booting Linux
To be clear, that is not what we're talking about. This is an optional firmware feature (and I assume it will apply to all logoed PCs regardless of processor type).