Re: [gNewSense-users] Installation

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To: Will Jones <address@hidden>
Subject: Re: [gNewSense-users] Installation

https://trisquel.info/en/wiki/chromebook
https://trisquel.info/en/search/node/acer%20chromebook

>From what i've read
quote:<<Because Chromebooks use a special BIOS that can’t boot a normal 
Linux >>

without special tools
https://minghuasweblog.wordpress.com/2013/04/07/acer-chromebook-linux-installation/
http://lifehacker.com/how-to-install-linux-on-a-chromebook-and-unlock-its-ful-509039343

lgeek/gnu-linux-on-acer-chromebook-13
https://github.com/lgeek/gnu-linux-on-acer-chromebook-13


On 2015-12-09 21:19, Will Jones wrote:
> The Hardware that I'm running is Acer Chromebook CB3-111 "GNAWTY"
> I've been able to install Debian on it already, albeit without most of 
> the
> developer tools that I need. I haven't tried Trisquel. I also tried 
> using a
> DVD drive connected over usb, but the bios doesn't see that at all.
> 
> 
> 
> On Wed, Dec 9, 2015 at 4:06 AM, address@hidden 
> <address@hidden
>> wrote:
> 
>> 
>> Hi Will Jones
>> 
>> What Hardware PC are you using?
>> Some specs would be helpful
>> 
>> Does this happen on installing other OS?
>> Trisquel by example?
>> 
>> Have you tried installing from a CD/DVD iso
>> it's mostly a Net Install and personally have
>> had no issues installing on HDD but i chose
>> guided & install all in one (for beginners)
>> 
>> Before Partinioning you can choose <GO BACK>and
>> <GO BACK> till you can "deteck disks>
>> see VM screenshots attached
>> 
>> Regards
>> A  gNewSense user
>> T
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Wed, 9 Dec 2015 10:38:28 +0100
>> Narcis Garcia <address@hidden> wrote:
>> 
>> > You may find better help in some technical service that can access to
>> > you computer (?)
>> >
>> >
>> > El 08/12/15 a les 20:23, Will Jones ha escrit:
>> > > Hi all,
>> > > I've been having some issues installing on a laptop. I've had some
>> > > advice on some forums, but I thought I would test the waters here. The
>> > > issue that I'm working with right now is that I'm trying to partition
>> > > the hard drive, but the only drive that's showing up is the flash drive
>> > > that I'm booting from. I was just wondering if anyone had any ideas
>> > > about why this was happening.
>> > >
>> > > Thanks,
>> > >
>> > > Will
>> > >
>> > >
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