Laptop

[Michael]

UEFI options are not selectable.

On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 12:51 PM, Kevin Fries <kevin at fries-biro.com> 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" <lokotejones at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Go into bios. Set secure boot crap to off. Install using legacy bios. Try
>> that.
>>
>> On Oct 27, 2016 08:17, "Keith Smith" <techlists at phpcoderusa.com> 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
>>>> <techlists at phpcoderusa.com> 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
>>>>> <techlists at phpcoderusa.com> 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?
>>>>>
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