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If I buy a computer with Windows 8 and Secure Boot, will I still be able to install Linux?

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I’ve heard a lot about how Microsoft is implementing UEFI Secure Boot in Windows 8. Apparently it prevents “unauthorized” bootloaders from running on the computer, to prevent malware. There’s a campaign by the Free Software Foundation against secure boot, and a lot of people have been saying online that it’s a “power grab” by Microsoft … Read more

Is there any way to get bash to have syntax highlighting like fish?

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In the fish shell, the actual command line is syntax highlighted: Is there any way to get this same behavior in bash? There is something just like this but for zsh, not bash. Is it possible that this could be ported to bash? To clarify for those who don’t understand the screenshot, explanation, or link … Read more

Linux on UEFI – how to reboot to the UEFI setup screen like Windows 8 can?

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makeuseof.com explains that Windows 8 certified hardware has a new way to enter the UEFI setup screen (equivalent to BIOS). From How To Access The BIOS On A Windows 8 Computer: No longer do we press a certain key during the boot process to reveal the BIOS – instead, an option to access the BIOS … Read more

Stuck on UEFI interactive shell with Mac OS X High Sierra VM

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I got a Mac OS X virtual machine on VirtualBox and when I started it, I got into this UEFI shell: What should I do? Answer UEFI requires intervention because EFI firmware on the Mac’s motherboard cant find valid OS-specific EFI boot firmware in the standard location on disk. However, assuming you have a macOS … Read more

If USB is not listed in BIOS as a boot option, does that mean the machine can’t boot from USB?

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I just purchased an Asus Zenbook Prime UX31A-DH51 with Windows 8. I want to wipe the drive and do a clean install but USB is not listed as a boot option in the BIOS. Does this mean it is not possible? Here is a photo of my BIOS options. This is the only option I … Read more