I have an X120e as well and simply changing the hard drive doesn't fix
the eufi issue.
the first answer to this string is correct with two cavorts RedHat got
two signed certs one fro RHEL and the other for Fedora. apparently the
process was a nightmare but they will work with secure boot. for that
reason I run fedora as my primary os on my laptop and if i have to do
any Scientific Linux testing I run it in a VM
(and yes an AMD fusion chip can runs a single VM surprisingly well)..


On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 2:04 PM, Ken Teh <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I never boot a new laptop into Windows.  I replace the original hard drive
> with a new one and install Linux on it.  This way I can put the original
> disk
> back in and never void my warranty.  You can then even sell it in its
> "original" state.
>
> Of course, this works only if you don't plan to use Windows.
>
> I use a $500 Lenovo X120e netbook.
>
>
>
> On 02/26/2013 11:26 AM, Scott_Gates wrote:
>>
>> OK, If I needed a desktop, I'd just roll my own. Probably starting with
>>
>> something bare-bones from TigerDirect.
>>
>> I'm thinking of buying a new laptop, rather than just recycling old ones,
>>
>> like I have been.
>>
>> I have HEARD there are issues with trying to install on computers with
>>
>> Windows8 already installed--the only source I have of "CHEAP" laptops.
>>
>> Basically a Wal-mart or Best-buy boxes that I can get in the $250-$400 ra
>> nge.
>>
>> Does anybody have experience with this?  Yeah, I know I'll be Voiding the
>>
>> Warranty--but, I need a laptop for real work--not socializing or net
>> flicking.  You know what I mean.