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ItsComplicated ,

Microsoft is unable to track local accounts as thoroughly.

I was finally going to attempt installing Linux Mint only to find out it is not as simple as some say. I know less than nothing about computers and then there are mirrors you have to choose from to download. I have no idea what would be a safe secure mirror.

Then you have to install other software I have no knowledge of to make a bootable drive....I am just not intelligent enough I suppose. I was hoping it was a simple download process.

I am just a tad bit frustrated!

ItsComplicated ,

I want to figure it out if for no other reason than to prove to myself I am not too old to learn new tricks!

ItsComplicated ,

I suppose it is automatic on Windows so it has the illusion of being easy. I can honestly say, I have not had to install anything after I hit the update button. I am also old and don't use a computer every day.

ItsComplicated ,

The hard part is getting the software on a usb drive to use on the old laptop. I haven't figured out what the instructions mean in order to implement. I have a lot of learning to do.

ItsComplicated ,

Appreciate the link!

Rufus is what the instructions said to download and then a list of prompts to enter in the command line. I understand none of those prompts, literally a completely different language.

I am using an old laptop that has windows 7 on it. Figured it didn't matter if I screwed that up since it was old and not in use.

ItsComplicated ,

I was hesitant to say anything at first but I am glad I
did. Everyone so far has been wonderful and supportive.

Kudos to you all for helping a stranger with no skill or tech savvy. I WILL try again.

ItsComplicated ,

I think more people would use Linux if it were a simpler process. The ones I know fed up with Microsoft have gone with Macbooks.

ItsComplicated ,

Just curious, but have you ever tried installing Windows from scratch on a new computer?

I do not believe so. I have only factory reset it.

ItsComplicated ,

Thanks for the screenshots! I have saved this comment for reference. I plan to try again tomorrow. Fingers crossed.

ItsComplicated ,

My apologies. My laptop had Windows already installed therefore I haven't had to do anything other than turn it on and follow the onscreen instructions.

ItsComplicated ,

I am in the process of trying this again!

ItsComplicated ,

Selling pre-loaded USB sticks would be very cool, but people would have to be interested enough to spend £20

I am one that would happily purchase something like that. I finally made the bootable drive but am not sure if the install is verified. There was no sha txt file to compare. I just haven't figured it out yet

ItsComplicated ,

Slow going but better than my first attempt. I at least made the bootable usb now so this is huge progress for me!

ItsComplicated ,

Is there a way to check it after install before it is connected to the internet?

I did use one of the mirrors on the Linux download page.

ItsComplicated ,

Thanks. These are the instructions having a time with. I am going to take a break. I think I have just stared at it too long overthinking it!

ItsComplicated ,

I wanted to add an additional reply thanking you again for the screenshots.

These visuals helped put the worded instructions in context for me so I was successful in creating and installing the bootable drive.

ItsComplicated ,

I wanted to add an additional reply thanking you again for the screenshots.

These visuals helped put the worded instructions in context for me so I was successful in creating and installing the bootable drive.

ItsComplicated ,

I am still unable to verify the iso. I installed gnupg but it keeps saying file not found.

ItsComplicated ,

I am tired of my information making companies lots of money instead of me.(privacy issues aside) Shame you can't copyright yourself at birth.

ItsComplicated ,

Maybe patent yourself would work better...hmmm

ItsComplicated ,

Even paying for apps and services does not stop the collecting and selling of your data.

ItsComplicated ,

While the new UI offers mostly a bloatware-free experience, it’s the ads that are annoying. For starters, the pre-installed Weather App, although can be deleted, is LOADED with ads. The ad loading also causes the app to feel super jittery and slow. So, I’d get rid of that first. Secondly, it’s the Moto Hub, which is actually a hub of ugly ads and shady app recommendations.

There’s a Moto Hub home screen widget as well, which comes preloaded and shows ads. Moto Hub also spams you with not-so-appealing notifications. So, that’s the second thing you’d want to force stop since you can’t uninstall.

I am so tired of companies being allowed to shove ads everywhere!

ItsComplicated ,

Do you by chance have a link to what to install for a non tech user without linux knowledge?

ItsComplicated ,

Thanks! My laptop is from 2020. Decent but not top of the line by today's standard. I hope to be the newest Linux convert!

ItsComplicated ,

The letter opens with an admission by the collective of police chiefs that they’re unable to do their jobs unless tech companies do half the work for them.

I suppose previous generations of law enforcement that were able to do their jobs before all this does not count.

ItsComplicated OP ,

When the 11th Doctor, Matt Smith, declared that ‘bow ties are cool’ and started wearing one in 2010, fashion retailer Topman saw an increase in sales of 94%

Just a fun bit of trivia.

ItsComplicated OP ,

Gotta love the ole cycle of "what once was old is made new again." Just like the Doctor.

ItsComplicated OP ,

https://sh.itjust.works/pictrs/image/dfaa8cc7-4278-41e1-93b1-1fda7aae6426.jpeg

ItsComplicated OP ,

SJS was one of my favorite Who companions. I enjoyed seeing her brought back with Tennant for "School Reunion".

You can read the article from Gizmodo here

ItsComplicated OP ,

That was one of my favorite episodes. Her and Rose comparing monster encounters was funny.

ItsComplicated OP ,

I found this from the episode "The Five Doctors". K9 warned Sarah, "danger mistress", and she looked around and determined there was nothing there.....right before she was pulled away.

https://sh.itjust.works/pictrs/image/57ccdd80-3a16-4bf9-8565-c08508db051a.jpeg

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