On 25/10/13 11:38, masikwha wrote: > Putting aside all, so what is the solution? How to fix my MBR?
Installation of an OS will override the MBR, unless you tell it otherwise. AFAIK the Trisquel installation asks you if you want to install GRUB. You will need to override GRUB with the Windows 8.1 MBR if you don't want to use GRUB. Apparently you can create a Windows repair disc, which can be used to recreate the Windows MBR. For example, I found this: http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2855-system-repair-disc-create-windows-8-a.html I should also add that at least I won't be able to help you past here, as support for proprietary software is contrary to the goals of the free software movement. It's unfortunate that using a free distro caused you an inconvenience, but I hope that doesn't turn you away from using free software. > Part of the reason I tried Trisquel was because of Stallman and his > principle, which I recently happened to watch on a video. I decided > to remove Trisquel because WiFi was disconnected frequently(and now > on windows as well after the Trisquel removal) and I didn't have time > to look around for add ons and proprietary free softwares to go with > your GNULinux. Unfortunately the state of WiFi for GNU/Linux isn't so good. Some drivers aren't so good, e.g. I previously used the (free) driver for an Intel WiFi chip which frequently disconnected. However, the ThinkPenguin USB WiFi adapters are a good example of WiFi hardware that is fully compatible with free software and works well in GNU/Linux. Apparently it also works in Windows. You should check it out: https://www.thinkpenguin.com/gnu-linux/penguin-wireless-n-usb-adapter-gnu-linux-tpe-n150usb Andrew.
