Cannot dual boot Win10 & Linix Peppermint on Notebook 15-bs000 CTO.

[RealGomer]

I followed all the instructions to install Peppermint as a dual boot option on my HP Notebook - 15t-bs000 CTO. In it's infinite wisdom, HP decided to not have the function keys accessible only when pressing the Fn key, but also requires on to press two keys in succession in order to get to the setup/bios screen. :-[ As a result, I cannot get the HP to dual boot.Is there an easier way to get the boot screen up? I followed the steps to the letter on the Peppermint Linux web site but no go, Joe.

[WAWood]

@RealGomer 

I'm sorry, but we here are not equipped to provide detailed Linux support.

HP only warranties their PCs for usage with the OS that comes preinstalled. IF you replace that with Linux, or add a Linux OS, then you assume full responsibility for maintaining that -- as HP provides Linux assistance only on Redhat and then only to commercial customers.

The primary "challenge" to using Linux on any HP PC is the availability of Linux drivers. Any hardware that does not work will then range from simple (if there are Linux drivers available) to impossible (if there are NO Linux drivers available) to fix.

Since HP does not provide Linux drivers, your best bet for Linux support is to contact the support forum for the Linux distro you are using.

Good Luck

[RealGomer]

Where in my message does it say anything about needing support for Linux? I asked for help on dual-booting. Some people still use Win7 because it works and doesn't spy anywhere as much as Win10 and hence also need to dual boot.