I did a clean install for windows 7, after that I installed CentOs 7 from the CentOs 7 full DVD.
The installation goes as expected, after the reboot I cant use my keyboard and mouse. And I’m prompted by Linux to accept the licence agreement, but I cant do anything because my keyboard and mouse dont work.
On top of that I cant select windows 7 in the boot menu.
My system is from 2012 and I have disabled UEFI boot, because I couldt get CentOs to boot in Eufi.
Hi.
I’m curious about why a new Linux user would choose that Linux distribution.
I recommend using user friendly Linux distros with a large user base that can give support: Linux Mint, Ubuntu, OpenSuse, Fedora
That is recommended, do not install in UEFI mode (Windows 7 does not need it anyway).
You see if you can boot from any system using a LiveCD boot rescue like this:
Or this that seems in beta state:
But if you are doing clean installations, I recommend starting with user friendly distributions. And you remember that you should always install Windows first, and then install Linux.
as a very long time linux as my main operating system person
i use Scientificlinux 7.4 ( 99.999% the same as CentOS 7.4 ) all the time BUT!!! it is NOT my main operating system
– i use if for the software that IS BUILT for RHEL7
for everyday use and blender 2.79a i use OpenSUSE 42.3
centos is not a good choice for a home everyday desktop install
It is a GREAT choice for the Office and server room
while the cent repos do have some added hardware support over RHEL’s rhn repos there is a BIG lack of support for a lot of HOME use hardware
what IS your keyboard and mouse make and model ?
Are they wireless or usb ?
or do they use the cable you plug into the port on the back of the computer ?
or are they bluetooth ?
CentOs was recommended for VFX creatives in an article I read.
I also did some research on mainstream VFX software like Maya and Nuke. The Linux version that are listed there are all RedHat based. Out of the 3 RedHat flavors CentOs was recommended (again from an article I read) to be the most stable, free, production safe distro. Basicly RedHat without the paid support.
for cent keep in mind that the ONLY!!! supported versions are the last minor version
ALL cant os 5 are UNSUPPORTED
ONLY CentOS 6.9 and 7.4 are supported
upgrade this " older" version ASAP !!!
read the cent wiki on how to do this
also cent 6 is on security fixes ONLY and is showing it’s old age
I have installed CentOs 7, the live DVD I burned a while ago, but it’s still 7. The live DVD was older in comparison to the Full DVD I downloaded recently, my apologies if this wasn’t clear.