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Nextbook EFI install - seasoned_geek - 01-13-2016
I read a few messages which said LinuxLite had EFI support. I pulled down the 64-bit ISO from the link at distrowatch to try it on my Nextbook. After Rufus onto thumb drive I saw it doesn't even have an EFI directory so Nextbook did not recognize it.
I have seen links for many videos. Can someone provide me a link to a text tutorial which explains how to load this onto an EFI only machine? I'm on satellite Internet and don't want videos eating up my bandwidth. I also don't want to have to get up at 3am to watch them during the "bonus window" when most creatures are sleeping.
Thanks,
Re: Nextbook EFI install - torreydale - 01-13-2016
To my knowledge EFI is not currently supported but is being considered for the 3.x release
Re: Nextbook EFI install - gold_finger - 01-13-2016
torreydale is correct. As of yet there is not a UEFI version of Linux Lite. LL's creator is currently considering adding that to next release in April/May and is running tests right now. A final decision on this is likely a few months off.
In the meantime, you have two choices for installing LL to UEFI capable machines:
- Change UEFI settings to use Legacy/Bios/CSM mode instead of UEFI mode and install that way. The install will work no differently than if you installed in UEFI mode. HOWEVER, if you are planning to dual/multi-boot with Windows or other Linux distros that are installed already in UEFI mode, this will not be a good solution and it would be best if you don't attempt it.
- Install in Legacy mode, then us a live Ubuntu dvd/usb to convert the install to UEFI mode afterwards. It's a bit awkward, but it's do-able. Here is a tutorial for that process: https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/tutorials/tutorial-how-to-set-up-a-winll-dual-boot-with-uefi-fully-enabled/ .