[NTLUG:Discuss] Linux install issue on W8 machine reading dvd

[Stuart A Johnston]

Trying an Ubuntu 12 disc sounds like a good idea to me.  Even if you 
don't want to use Ubuntu, it would be a good place to start.

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UEFI


On 06/01/2013 08:31 AM, fred james wrote:
> Acer Axpire AXC600-EB19
> Intel Core i3-3220 (at) 3.30GHz
> x64-based processor
> W8 64 bit OS
>
> I have tried
>     setting boat order in BIOS
>        skips DVD
>     selecting boat order menu on boot
>        does not show DVD
>     both 32 and 64 bit ISO DVD's
>
> Two things I have not tried ...
>
> (1) One person suggested that the OS on the DVD is not "signed" and said to got to pendrivelinux.org, and use something like Ubuntu 12.10?
>
> (2) One person suggested putting in a new HDD?
>
> No, I don't care to dual boot ... just want a Linux box
>
> Any hints/suggestions would be welcome and appreciated ... thanks
> Regards
> Fred James
>
>
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