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> You can't update the bios through Linux, the update tool is windows only. They offer ISO-images for these updates too. You can also create a USB-bootable ver
by josteink 7y ago
> You can't update the bios through Linux, the update tool is windows only.
They offer ISO-images for these updates too. You can also create a USB-bootable version from these using the geteltorito tool (which is available via apt).
https://workaround.org/article/updating-the-bios-on-lenovo-laptops-from-linux-using-a-usb-flash-stick/ https://workaround.org/article/updating-the-bios-on-lenovo-l...
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> OK, so all these problems are all due to my specific situation (running dual boot
Why are you using GRUB to dual-boot at all? Your machine has UEFI for that.
- pedrocr 7y agoI've done that in the past but apparently now there's even native support for updates from Linux: https://fwupd.org/lvfs/devicelist https://fwupd.org/lvfs/devicelist
- ascii_only 7y agoAnd if you use stock Ubuntu with GNOME it should be preinstalled and your updates should appear in Software Center
- LeonM 7y ago> Why are you using GRUB to dual-boot at all? Your machine has UEFI for that. As far as I know, dual booting through UEFI requires me frantically hitting the F12 button during powerup to get into the boot menu. And then it won't remember your last chosen OS, so stuff like windows updates (requiring multiple reboots) become really annoying. But I'll look into this, maybe I can just ditch grub all together, that would be great! My last linux/grub experience was on non-UEFI machines so I was just so used to installing grub that it didn't cross my mind that I might not need it.
- floatboth 7y agoGet rEFInd, much nicer UI for selecting between various EFI bootloaders, remembers the last one you selected
- rofrol 7y agoguix sd is using grub to create restore points
- josteink 7y agoSure. Use grub to manage your advanced Linux needs, but you don’t need to use it to manage dual-booting of other OSes.