On Thu, Nov 05, 2020 at 05:10:16PM -0500, slow_sp...@att.net wrote: > Dear Steve, et al. > Thanks for your efforts on trying to bundle non-free with a simple net > install media. > > I tried it on an HP Pavilion G6 that had Windows 8.1. Freed up some space > and gave it a go. > > Everything seems to finish correctly, but upon restart there is no boot to > grub, no Ethernet network connection and no video. > Which install option did you use? : it is worth trying the advanced option as a text install - this will ask you more questions and, if there are problems with the graphics installation, will allow you to troubleshoot.
> If I press F9 during boot, I can see the Debian option and that takes me to > grub. > Does the system have secure boot turned on? How was Windows 8.1 installed - UEFI or legacy BIOS? > However, when selecting the first option, I see things trying to load, and > then get to a blank screen and blinking cursor. > Are there any logs being written anywhere in /var/log? > Upon trying it again, I choose the advanced options which will boot to a > terminal prompt, but there is no network connection available. (connect: > Network is unreachable) > > It seems that the installer should look to identify the existing hardware > and let the user confirm the choices and match up non-free drivers that way. > > Thought you'd like to know. > > Regards, > Michael > >
