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[Linux for blind general discussion]

On December 15, 2017, Linux for blind general discussion wrote:
> I heard there were different options to start from a bootable disk
> with F12, F8, or something. I never heard Escape being used as a
> key to launch the bios menu.

With a whole bunch of laptops on my desk, to get into the BIOS on
them, some use Escape, F12, F10, F1, F2, and one uses Insert.  PC
BIOS manufacturers have no real incentive for consistency here.

-tim