UEFI options are not selectable. On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 12:51 PM, Kevin Fries wrote: > I just bought an HP with a 7th gen i5, it currently runs Arch, absolutely > without compromise. What I did was: > > - copied the Arch Linux install ISO to flash stick > - turned off secure boot > - turned on legacy boot > - changed boot order to make USB device 1st > - wiped entire drive > - installed a proper sized GPT partition > - installed as normal > > At least on my laptop, the GPT was undersized to meet Microsoft's minimal > specifications, causing issues if you tried to put other OSes on it. > > I followed the technical spec, which if I remember right was 512mb. Also, > once it is set up correctly, you will not need a /boot partition, you can > use that GPT partition mounted on /boot. > > Good Luck > Kevin > > On Oct 27, 2016 9:35 AM, "Anon Anon" wrote: > >> Go into bios. Set secure boot crap to off. Install using legacy bios. Try >> that. >> >> On Oct 27, 2016 08:17, "Keith Smith" wrote: >> >>> >>> I would make that my mission. Are you booting from USB? Have you tried >>> a live DVD? Install directly on the HD? Any error messages? >>> >>> >>> On 2016-10-27 07:56, Michael wrote: >>> >>>> I wish I knew. >>>> >>>> On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 12:43 AM, Keith Smith >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> If it were me I'd want to know why your current laptop will not >>>>> constantly boot Linux. And once you know, you may not need to buy >>>>> another laptop. >>>>> >>>>> On 2016-10-26 21:28, Michael wrote: >>>>> what do you recommend I get? a link? >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Oct 26, 2016 at 10:53 PM, Keith Smith >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I noticed the other day New Egg has some affordable refurbished >>>>> laptops. >>>>> >>>>> On 2016-10-26 19:37, Michael wrote: >>>>> >>>>> The laptop I got is no good with Linux. I put it on and >>>>> sometimes it >>>>> boots but usually not. The USB port I can boot from sometimes is >>>>> one >>>>> port and other times another. I got $300-350 to play with. Which >>>>> laptop can I put linux and kodi on? WOuld making this Lenovo >>>>> Thinkpad >>>>> 100% linux be the best bet? >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> >>>>> :-)~MIKE~(-: >>>>> >>>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>>>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss [1] [1] >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Keith Smith >>>>> >>>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>>>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss [1] [1] >>>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> >>>> :-)~MIKE~(-: >>>> >>>> Links: >>>> ------ >>>> [1] http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss [1] >>>> >>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss [1] >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Keith Smith >>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss [1] >>>> >>>> -- >>>> >>>> :-)~MIKE~(-: >>>> >>>> >>>> Links: >>>> ------ >>>> [1] http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>>> >>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> Keith Smith >>> --------------------------------------------------- >>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>> >> >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > -- :-)~MIKE~(-: