“Can I install Linux (Ubuntu or Mint) on this laptop, or is the UEFI BIOS locked down so only Microsoft Windows can be used?”

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• Nevermind Ubuntu, Linux Mine Debbie works without safe mode or anything. You will need a wifi adapter though. Newegg is selling a 5Ghz / 2.4 Ghz. Asus mini adapter for 20$. https://www.linuxmint.com/download_lmde.php

  Answered by Camajamajamajameron 5 years ago

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• To get WiFi working, follow this tutorial. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPfLVsyQU_A Ubuntu runs great on it, but also go to sound setting and set firefox sound to 100%.

  Answered by Camajameroon 5 years ago

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• Just installed Ubuntu 12.10. You have to start in safe mode

  Answered by Camajameron 5 years ago

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• Yes, you can install Linux if you prefer.

  Answered by HP Team 6 years ago

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• Yes, hp has provided information about this, check with them, may need to do a flash.

  Answered by CactusJack 6 years ago

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