On 12/2/18 6:32 PM, Dale wrote: > james wrote: >> It has and Icore 5, 4 GB and 124GB SSD. If I can I like to nuke the >> windows 7 home edition or shrink it way way down, in case I need access >> on the windows side. It's really nice, sturdy metal case and very, very >> thin. It has a 13.5 inch screen. Perhaps I need to discover all the >> hardware particulars before I format of the windows 7 home edition ? >> Perhaps I just need to leave the W-7 and shrink it up? >> >> It only has (2) usb ports and a mini usb port. >> I have an Asus usb-to-ethernet, works under window. >> I'm not so sure about the bios (EFI) American Megatrends >> setting to get it to boot. >> >> So I was first looking for an easy image to put on a usb 3 drive >> with a common linux to get the boot settings right, before I try to >> get it to boot/install gentoo. I'd like a very minimize gentoo linux >> with a minimized Desktop? Perhaps I should just install and run >> a linux install design for these old laptops? Perhaps an older >> SystemRescue usb images to test the boot settings? I can do an overthe >> ethernet install if necessary, but would prefer a gentoo-usb install >> at least for the basic minimize gentoo. >> >> Suggests, as my experience with usb linux installs is very weak. >> A pathway, that is easy to follow, as I might just install several >> old laptops, if this works >> >> So in the bios the aptio setup utility:: >> >> Boot Option #1 >> Windows boot manager (po: Sandisk SSD u100 124GB >> Disabled >> >> OR:: ADD new boot Option >> ...Add boot option >> (dialog box with 'add boot option) >> >> >> ...SELECT File system >> PCI(1F|2)\DevicePath(Type 3, SubType 12)Part1,sig787(long key sequence) >> >> >> ...PATH for boot option >> (just a dialog box for 'path for boot option) >> >> >> ...CREATE >> (please set boot option name and file path) >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> In the bios it also has:: >> >> Save Changes & Exit >> "Boot Override >> >> Windows boot mgr >> >> Launch EFI shell from file system device >> >> >> Suggestions, and which instructions to follow (I found several in the >> gentoo wiki not to mention other gentoo laptop install pages. >> >> Perhaps a bios update before beginning? No, a bad idea? >> >> Openboot or another open bios on this old but sturdy laptop? >> >> I could just use a live-gentoo rewritable usb 3 (thumb drive) on it and >> forget the install? >> >> >> All suggestions and references appreciated. >> >> >> > > > I'm pretty clueless about laptops but have one idea.� For something to > boot from, either Knoppix or sysrescurecd should work.� I think Knoppix > is still available.� One thing about booting one of those, especially > sysrescuecd, you can find out what drivers are used to drive what > components.� I use the command lspci -k myself.� It displays what is > needed generally.� > > Although sysrescuecd has CD in it, you can burn it to a USB stick as > well.� That's how I do mine here.� Last one I got was under 600MBs.� It > should fit just fine even on a 1GB stick.� > > http://www.system-rescue-cd.org/ > > It appears Knoppix is still around. > > http://www.knoppix.org/ > > Maybe someone else can come along with more ideas. > > Dale >
thanks Dale. I'm mostly (RV) off grid now, so post/reply are sporadic. Anyway, for now, I'm trying to get the bios set to boot off a usb device. I might just end up adding a dvd on a usb cable and see how that works. Adding RPi3B+ boards to the rv, for 12vdc lowpower operation. we'll see how that turns out. Anyone got a RPi3B+ image I can put on a usb stick to boot the Rpi3B+ directly into a minimal gentoo? Seems like I ran across one some time ago, but google searching is slow in the RV world. Perhaps I could pay somebody to ship me such an image and usb stick to general delivery, small remote town usa? Prepaid? Rural Texas pony express? What a hoot life is now. James thx, Jame
