Laptop

[Anon Anon]

Google how to switch from UEFI to legacy on 11e. It's first hit.

On Oct 27, 2016 10:00, "Michael" <bmike1 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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