Nextbook EFI install

[seasoned_geek]

I read a few messages which said LinuxLite had EFI support. I pulled down the 64-bit ISO from the link at distrowatch to try it on my Nextbook. After Rufus onto thumb drive I saw it doesn't even have an EFI directory so Nextbook did not recognize it.

I have seen links for many videos. Can someone provide me a link to a text tutorial which explains how to load this onto an EFI only machine? I'm on satellite Internet and don't want videos eating up my bandwidth. I also don't want to have to get up at 3am to watch them during the "bonus window" when most creatures are sleeping.

Thanks,

[torreydale]

To my knowledge EFI is not currently supported but is being considered for the 3.x release

[gold_finger]

torreydale is correct.  As of yet there is not a UEFI version of Linux Lite.  LL's creator is currently considering adding that to next release in April/May and is running tests right now.  A final decision on this is likely a few months off.

In the meantime, you have two choices for installing LL to UEFI capable machines:

1. Change UEFI settings to use Legacy/Bios/CSM mode instead of UEFI mode and install that way.  The install will work no differently than if you installed in UEFI mode.  HOWEVER, if you are planning to dual/multi-boot with Windows or other Linux distros that are installed already in UEFI mode, this will not be a good solution and it would be best if you don't attempt it.
   
2. Install in Legacy mode, then us a live Ubuntu dvd/usb to convert the install to UEFI mode afterwards.  It's a bit awkward, but it's do-able.  Here is a tutorial for that process:  https://www.freecinema2022.gq/forums/tutor...y-enabled/ .