Until your issue is resolved, here are somethings you can do in the meantime:
1. Install virtualbox ( https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads ) and run Mint as a VM. Be sure to install vbox additions ( virtual box additions ( there should be a tutorial for it somewhere) ). Even if you're computer isn't a super high end beast, it should be fine - just no fullscreen HD video.
2. Post your computer model number and such so one of us can do some more specific research.
3. Ask Kaleb when the next meeting is and bring your laptop then
4. See if anyone is willing to spend some physical time trying to diagnose it.
On 14-01-16 05:07 PM, Kyle Schneider wrote:
Katherine,
Do you have a DVD drive? Can you boot from that?
Sent from my iPhoneIs the inability to boot from USB a hardware/software issue covered under warranty? I don't know when I'd find time to return it, though.~Katie May
On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 10:49 AM, Derek LaHousse <dlahouss@xxxxxxx> wrote:
I've seen a Sony Vaio which simply COULD NOT boot from USB. You may
have one of these crippled computers. Since you bought it with
Windows 8.1... chances are good.
On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 10:26 AM, Brendan Kerrigan <bkkerrig@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> You can make UEFI bootable flash drives hassle free with Rufus.
> http://rufus.akeo.ie/
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> On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 10:17 AM, Tyler Adam <tjadam@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> Failing that, the Mint .iso is a hybrid image that can just be written
>> directly to the USB drive. The bottom of this howto suggests using
>> win32-image-writer to accomplish that.
>> http://community.linuxmint.com/tutorial/view/744
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>> On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 9:55 AM, Stephen Radachy <sjradach@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>
>>> You might want to try this:
>>>
>>> http://www.linuxliveusb.com/en/home
>>>
>>> I've never personally used it - so I can't vouch for it, but it looks
>>> easy to use.
>>>
>>> As long as you're able to boot to the usb, this should take care of
>>> everything else.
>>>
>>> Note - you might want to plug your laptop into an ethernet cable during
>>> installation. You may have better luck, but I had to
>>> research/download/compile drivers for my wireless network interface card.
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>>> Thanks, and have a fantastic day!
>>>
>>> Stephen J. Radachy
>>> B.S. Computer Science, Michigan Technological University
>>> sjradach@xxxxxxx
>>>
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