HP no longer supports Linux? That stinks. :-)~MIKE~(-: On Mon, Dec 22, 2014 at 12:10 PM, Keith Smith 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 >> 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 >