blog/data/2013-05-25-linux-easynote-lv.txt

   1 Title: How can I install Linux on a Packard Bell Easynote LV preinstalled with Windows 8?
   2 Tags: english, debian
   3 Date: 2013-05-25 18:20
   4
   5 <p>I've run into quite a problem the last few days.  I bought three
   6 new laptops for my parents and a few others.  I bought Packard Bell
   7 Easynote LV to run Kubuntu on and use as their home computer.  But I
   8 am completely unable to figure out how to install Linux on it.  The
   9 computer is preinstalled with Windows 8, and I suspect it uses UEFI
  10 instead of a BIOS to boot.</p>
  11
  12 <p>The problem is that I am unable to get it to PXE boot, and unable
  13 to get it to boot the Linux installer from my USB stick.  I have yet
  14 to try the DVD install, and still hope it will work.  when I turn on
  15 the computer, there is no information on what buttons to press to get
  16 the normal boot menu.  I expect to get some boot menu to select PXE or
  17 USB stick booting.  When booting, it first ask for the language to
  18 use, then for some regional settings, and finally if I will accept the
  19 Windows 8 terms of use.  As these terms are completely unacceptable to
  20 me, I have no other choice but to turn off the computer and try again
  21 to get it to boot the Linux installer.</p>
  22
  23 <p>I have gathered my findings so far on a Linlap page about the
  24 <a href="http://www.linlap.com/packard_bell_easynote_lv">Packard Bell
  25 EasyNote LV</a> model.  If you have any idea how to get Linux
  26 installed on this machine, please get in touch or update that wiki
  27 page.  If I can't find a way to install Linux, I will have to return
  28 the laptop to the seller and find another machine for my parents.</p>
  29
  30 <p>I wonder, is this the way Linux will be forced out of the market
  31 using UEFI and "secure boot" by making it impossible to install Linux
  32 on new Laptops?</p>