From: Petter Reinholdtsen Date: Sat, 25 May 2013 16:12:04 +0000 (+0000) Subject: New post. X-Git-Url: http://pere.pagekite.me/gitweb/homepage.git/commitdiff_plain/1bf739ddb8e397941752c609c4d2bda023441de1?ds=inline;hp=dd8b9592f02673ef0c1922f3f279574bfbd47e84 New post. --- diff --git a/blog/data/2013-05-25-linux-easynote-lv.txt b/blog/data/2013-05-25-linux-easynote-lv.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..83ae538f8a --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/data/2013-05-25-linux-easynote-lv.txt @@ -0,0 +1,32 @@ +Title: How can I install Linux on a Packard Bell Easynote LV preinstalled with Windows 8? +Tags: english, debian +Date: 2013-05-25 18:20 + +

I've run into quite a problem the last few days. I bought three +new laptops for my parents and a few others. I bought Packard Bell +Easynote LV to run Kubuntu on and use as their home computer. But I +am completely unable to figure out how to install Linux on it. The +computer is preinstalled with Windows 8, and I suspect it uses UEFI +instead of a BIOS to boot.

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The problem is that I am unable to get it to PXE boot, and unable +to get it to boot the Linux installer from my USB stick. I have yet +to try the DVD install, and still hope it will work. when I turn on +the computer, there is no information on what buttons to press to get +the normal boot menu. I expect to get some boot menu to select PXE or +USB stick booting. When booting, it first ask for the language to +use, then for some regional settings, and finally if I will accept the +Windows 8 terms of use. As these terms are completely unacceptable to +me, I have no other choice but to turn off the computer and try again +to get it to boot the Linux installer.

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I have gathered my findings so far on a Linlap page about the +Packard Bell +EasyNote LV model. If you have any idea how to get Linux +installed on this machine, please get in touch or update that wiki +page. If I can't find a way to install Linux, I will have to return +the laptop to the seller and find another machine for my parents.

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I wonder, is this the way Linux will be forced out of the marked +using UEFI and "secure boot" by making it impossible to install Linux +on new Laptops?