[plug] Getting Linux to work on old computers

[Juneidy]

Hi Charles,

Others might correct me on this, but I wonder if there is safe boot option in the computer's bios?

I notice that with most computer I had issue booting linux is due to safe boot being enabled.

Merry Christmas! Stay cool!

Regards
Juneidy

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On Saturday, December 25th, 2021 at 01:46, charles todd <ctodd000 at gmail.com> wrote:

> A number of old NEC computers (Windows Vista era) have arrived in my workshop and I am keen to install Linux on these for use in Senior Centres.
>
> Although these work with Vista and Windows 7, I cannot get any of the computers to install Linux. Trials so far include:-
>
> - USB with various Linux Distros, eg Mint, Ubuntu failed to boot.
> - A purchased custom USB for Linux also failed. This was designed for "old" computers.
> - The USB ports are working, I have installed Windows without problems. The installation disk was recognised by the computer and showed all the files present.
> - Linux was installed on a DVD disk (right-click iso etc.) The Disk drive was working and the installation disk initially stated Linux on the monitor, then a box was displayed with Linux options. The box was not active using any key on the keypad including the TAB key suggested.
> - A second disc was made using another Linux Distro which performed as the first.
> - Recommendations on the Linux pages suggest disabling the "fast boot" There does not appear to be a fast boot option.
>
> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Regards
>
> Charles
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