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Hi Whilst trying to find a Linux version with UEFI iso I got in contact with a Site that had a list . On the subject of the implication of you choosing to not to provide a UEFI iso . I can understand why you are not willing to pay for Linux Lite to be registered with Microsoft for their licencing to enable comply with Secure Boot option .His view on the new UEFI is that UEFI is Intel and Secure Boot part is Microsoft . There is no reason that LL have a UEFI iso available (with no fees) without registering with Microsoft so that can be used to Dual Boot LL with Windows 8 and 10 . All that is needed to load LL as UEFI only is to turn off Secure Boot in the Bios settings under "Security " On my brief study of the new UEFI bios it has not got any advantage to a home user unless the want to Boot off a 1Tb or larger HDD . The main benefits are for large IT department administration controlling the bios remotely . Doing things over networks and internet brings the need for added security as opens a door anyone .Finally an update on trying to install Linux with Windows 10 ans UEFI bios I have given up because of too many problems . I managed to install linux Mint but immediately found I could not get onto the internet because of WiFi a problem . Turns out it was a Linux/ Broadcom driver problem . Looks like Broadcom will not allow their drivers to be included on Linux unless the get a fee ( another MS ? ) They can be downloaded but its more hassle and I would have no guarantee that my new PC would work OK if that was done . I was able to return the PC and get a full refund .Colin
Yet another way of doing things on this Lenovo Yoga 300It does not matter how I change the settings in the UEFI boot it will not Boot into the USB drive.The only way I can boot to a USB Drive is to log out of Windows and because of the Quick Boot feature (i assume ) I have to hold the ON button to make the PC power down .Then I press the hidden button to get to the option menu (as above) >I then select the boot menu option > find the USB drive and click on it > the PC then boots into the Linux Mint OS and hopefully LL if I find an EFI ISO to install
I think I have found out what the problem is with LL is thanks to your suggestion....In the set up procedure I clicked on the Lite ISO I had downloaded instead of the Mint ISO that had worked--when i pressed Start > all I got was a message ---"When using UEIF target type ,only EFI bootable ISO images are Supported - Please select an EFI bootable ISO or set the Target Type to BIOS "Looks like we need an EFI bootable ISO for Linux Lite.