Sounds like a Secure boot issue.
Even with Secure Boot enabled, you should be able to install Ubuntu.
Warm regards,
Brandt Steenkamp
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On 2022/01/23 13:42, Linux for blind general discussion wrote:
The machine wasn't bought, it had been used for windows earlier. We tried
updating service packs for windows on the machine first and when that
failed, I then failed to install linux on the machine.
On Sun, 23 Jan 2022, Linux for blind general discussion wrote:
That, my friend is why you do research before you buy.
Example, most all HP machines will take Linux, no issue. Lenovo ThinkPads are
known for being ideal for installing Linux. I've never run across a newer Del
which doesn't run Linux like a champ.
Just look for something well known and in your budget and google it's
moddle+Linux like so.
"Example HP laptop+Fedora"
You will almost certainly find the info you are looking for.
I've always believed, if you want your system to work the way you want, either
use a fresh install you do yourself of a distro "you" like, in my case Slint,
or build it yourself, Arch or Gentoo, if you like.
Warm regards,
Brandt Steenkamp
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On 2022/01/23 11:34, Linux for blind general discussion wrote:
Well now, that just depends on what brand and model of laptop comes your
way. I remember a Dell Dimension 1550 that wouldn't install linux on it
at all. The retirement program I'm with subsequently trashed that laptop
as a result of that failure.
Not all of the older laptops will take linux and perhaps some of the newer
laptops won't take linux either.
Some people prefer not to gamble.
On Sun, 23 Jan 2022, Linux for blind general discussion wrote:
I have never bought a laptop that comes with Linux pre installed, why
should
I, when I can just do it myself, and then install everything I want/need in
a
system.
My favorite machine thus far would be my Huawei MateBook D15. It has a very
nice, grate, big keyboard, yes, also a rather large screen, but what can
you
do? The battery is also reasonable.
Warm regards,
Brandt Steenkamp
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On 2022/01/23 00:12, Linux for blind general discussion wrote:
Well,
For me it was always either the HP Pavillion or the Dell Satellite models.
Relatively easy to use, come with standard options and a nice big
keyboard.
Yes, I have large hands. And yes, like you, screen size isn?t important to
me. Still, with a larger screen there is video capability that can be
retasked easily enough. Also, since most laptops often use screen size as
a
depending factor, a larger one will have the advantage of a larger
keyboard.
-Eric
On Jan 22, 2022, at 1:16 PM, Linux for blind general discussion
<blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I am looking for a Linux machine to use in graduate CS courses. I
probably
want Ubuntu or another common distro that comes with the screen reader (I
assume Orca) and other a11y stuff already installed. I like small, light
laptops (since I don't use the screen) that have decent memory and
battery
life. Which machines are your favorites.
Thanks for the tip on VmWare the other day, BTW.
Amanda[0]
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