On 07/28/2017 11:32 AM, wwp wrote: > 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! > I am using this experimental kernel on my workstation (lenovo w541). I have been using it for quite a long time and have not had any major issues. I also use it on my secondary workstation (lenovo h50-55).
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