Underhand Work of
Microsoft
Microsoft is playing
dirty tricks again.
Its boot manager
does not let you boot Linux CD/DVDs.
My new computer had
a paid copy of Windows 8.1.
I paid for the copy
but never registered it with Microsoft.
In fact, I never
used Microsoft except when I wanted to run the TV Card.
I got my vendor to
install it in the first hard disk and leave the second hard disk
formatted and blank.
With some difficulty
I fiddled with the GRUB and got all my Linux distributions installed
in the second hard disk.
I had data on the first
hard disk but no Linux distributions.
I had anticipated
Microsoft would eavesdrop and criminally interfere with Linux
booting.
I got my Linux
magazine today, and I wanted to test Fedora 24 Live.
Boot manager won't
let me boot from the DVD.
I tried several time
and it won't go to my secondary GRUB.
I had a solution
ready.
I opened the
computer back cover and disconnected the fist SATA hard disk
containing Microsoft 8.
Presto!
The secondary boot
manager got me running.
So if you are dual
booting with Microsoft my advice for you is;
1. Have two hard
disks.
First one for
Microsoft.
2. Linux on the
Second hard disk with UEFI supporting Linux (Debian First)
distribution.
Any other Linux
should follow after Debian installation.
If in trouble
disconnect the power cord and SATA data cord.
Know what I am going
to do now?
After few rounds of
Linux with Peppermint, Debian and Mint, I will install Fedora over
Microsoft partition.
Good Bye to
Microsoft for Good.
