Hello Johnny, On Fri, 28 Jul 2017 10:33:15 -0500 Johnny Hughes <johnny@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: [snip] > > I've just succeeded in installing CentOS7 from the DVD! Had no luck > > using a Live CD (both dd'ed to a flash drive). > > > > Hardware support is not complete (or not configured as-is): > > - bluetooth not working > > - HDMI ouput -> nothing > > - dell Fn keys -> no screen light, no wifi toggle > > - no suspend/hibernate > > > > I will now try to inject more recent kernels (yours *) or extra firmware, > > see how I can find better hardware support and configuration. And > > compare this to what Fedora 26 provides.. > > > > (*) BTW, I installed your 4.9.39 kernel (did a yum update after > > configuring a repo file to get your stuff) and at boot, I immediately > > get: > > error: $KERNEL_NAME_HERE has invalid signature > > error: you need to load the kernel first > > > > There are actually 2 kernels, one on the live DVD I just posted, and one > in the experimental repo. > > Both of those would require NO secure boot turned on, but they both > should work fine with UEFI and secure boot off. I could boot 4.9.39, it brings: - Dell features like screen light control and wireless toggle key, - dual screen support using the HDMI port, and maybe more that I couldn't see, wow! Regards, -- wwp
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