Google how to switch from UEFI to legacy on 11e. It's first hit. On Oct 27, 2016 10:00, "Michael" wrote: > 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~(-: > > --------------------------------------------------- > 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 >