11-24-2015, 11:02 PM
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
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
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An "example" is worth a 1000 words