Laptop

[Michael]

All done now to see if it will install!

On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 1:02 PM, Anon Anon <lokotejones at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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