nihil,
I agree. I wouldn't buy a PC, or motherboard that has that capabilty. I would hope that the average user wouldn't either. I had read other articles about this technology...it creeps me out! It's too "Big Brother" for me. In one article that I read, the software manufacturers were real supportive of this new firmware technology. If I can find the articles I will post them. (If its okay) Im sure a good google search will turn up tons of info.
I definitely think that an open BIOS would be a problem for a novice. I can see lot's of problems there!