Which Linux Mint 17.1 to install?

[Michael Havens]

HP no longer supports Linux? That stinks.

:-)~MIKE~(-:

On Mon, Dec 22, 2014 at 12:10 PM, Keith Smith <techlists at phpcoderusa.com>
wrote:

>
> Interesting!!  Thanks!!
>
>
>
> On 2014-12-22 11:20, Todd Millecam wrote:
>
>> Mint supports secure boot, so you don't even need to go to legacy boot
>> mode (which really only matters if you want a single partition larger
>> than 2TB).
>>
>> On Mon, Dec 22, 2014 at 9:54 AM, Keith Smith
>> <techlists at phpcoderusa.com> wrote:
>>
>>  I bought the same laptop Joe just bought.
>>>
>>> First I think you need to go into the bios and turn off secure boot
>>> which will automatically set "legacy" boot mode or maybe you will
>>> need to make that chance.  Some please verify I have this correct.
>>>
>>> Then set your boot order to ODD as your first choice so the laptop
>>> will boot from the DVD.
>>>
>>> Follow the instructions.  It will automatically wipe your drive.
>>>
>>> I installed Mint 17 KDE without an issue.
>>>
>>> As far as I know all Dells will run Linux.  HP on the other hand
>>> is much less Linux friendly from what I have experienced.
>>>
>>> Keith
>>>
>>> On 2014-12-22 01:24, Wayne Davis wrote:
>>> BE CAREFUL friend!
>>>
>>> Installing Linux on a new unfamiliar laptop machine MAY be a recipe
>>> for heartache.  NOT ALL hardware is compatible, and DELL in
>>> particular.   You may find that certain features will not/cannot
>>> work.
>>>
>>> I HIGHLY recommend you use a program like Acronis to backup your
>>> entire drive (all partitiions) and boot record JUST IN CASE.
>>>
>>> Use the LIVE version of whatever OS you choose FIRST and try out
>>> everything.  USB - both 2 and 3 ports, HDMI, DVD, Wifi, Bluetooth,
>>> Audio...  EVERYTHING  B E F O R E  you commit and wipe the
>>> drive.
>>>
>>> --------------snip
>>>
>>> On 12/22/2014 12:05 AM, joe at actionline.com wrote:
>>> I just bot a Dell Laptop and want to install Linux Mint.
>>>
>>> I guess Mint 17.1 is the latest stable, correct?
>>>
>>> Should I install 32-bit or 64-bit?
>>>
>>> What are the pros and cons?
>>>
>>> Also, since it has win-8.1 out of the box (ugh!) what will be the
>>> safest, surest, quickest way to wipe the HD clean and install Mint?
>>>
>>> How do I access the bios and what change(s) or settings will I need
>>> to make?
>>>
>>> (Sorry I missed the install-fest.)
>>>
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