All done now to see if it will install! On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 1:02 PM, Anon Anon wrote: > 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 >> > > --------------------------------------------------- > 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~(-: