[HLUG] 32bit efi

[Ann]

I tried ubuntu but you need to make a lot of changes and even then it 
might not work. However, since this email I have found that Sparky Linux 
32bit supports 32bit efi, downloaded the xfce version and got so far, 
you have to partition yourself using gparted which was a bit of a pain.. 
but after all that there was an error at the end of installation. Will 
try again tomorrow and might download the mate version. The Sparky 
facebook group are very helpful btw. Never buy a second hand easynote 
though.. 32bit motherboard and a 64bit processor, no legacy option 
either. I will let you all know if I succeed as it might be a useful bit 
of information. My object is to try Arch via virtual box so I need this 
spare machine...  no I am not attempting Gentoo, ha ha.
Ann

On 08/01/16 12:17, brightfield at runbox.com wrote:
> Hi Ann,
>
> I would give Ubuntu a try, I have managed to install fairly hassle free on some modern devices..
>
> Fingers crossed...
>
> C
> Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the EE network.
>    Original Message
> From: Ann
> Sent: Friday, 8 January 2016 12:14
> To: Herefordshire Linux Users Group.
> Reply To: Herefordshire Linux and Open Source Users Group
> Subject: [HLUG] 32bit efi
>
> I am trying to install any linux distro on a second hand easynote (it
> was my grandsons' but windoze 8 crashed and the hard drive was
> formatted). I have now realised it is a 32bit efi - what a pain and I
> cannot find any work around. Does anyone know of any linux distro that
> will easily support this. I am also asking this on all the linux
> facebook groups that I belong to. Many thanks.
> Ann
>