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 > 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@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.) >> >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss [1] >> >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss [1] > > -- > Keith Smith > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss [1] > > -- > > Todd Millecam > > Links: > ------ > [1] http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss -- Keith Smith --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss