Need help with dual boot Windows 10 and LL

[technomancer]

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

Sorry to hear that Colin. I too was in the same position at one time.
I understand how you feel.

I took a different approach however.
Wipe the entire HardDrive and Install LinuxMint, Run a LAN cable to my new laptop and installed WiFi drivers. From there I used VirtualBox and installed a virtual machine of Win7. (Who in their right mind would use Win 8 or 10 ? ) After all that, well Linux lite installed and I use it solely for 4 months. LinuxMint just got me "testing". Just change your BIOS to Legacy, and install, or UEFI on LinuxMint.

I know ALOT of people that i tried to convert to Linux just lose interest because of all these issues. 90% of people want to "use" the computer- not try to get it working. Understandable, thats why MAC/OSX is so popular.
Unfortunately if we want more hardware support and popularity, i believe Linux will go the way of RedHat, partnering with Microsoft and destroying any hope of freedom we have left. From what I know, Microsoft bought SUN micro and they owned 1/2 the patents on various Linux things, guess who owns them now ? LOL Microsoft runs Linux servers..........  :o
(My info may not be 100% correct on that but it to the best of my recollection. I don't wanna start on a new topic of people correcting me, but please message me if you feel it necessary to.)