Beginner's Guide to Installing Linux Mint

If you're looking to create a bootable USB drive with Linux Mint, enabling you to have a Linux operating system with you wherever you go, or if you're considering installing Linux on your PC or laptop for good, then this video is just what you need!
In this tutorial, I'll take you through the entire process of creating bootable media using the latest version of Linux Mint, step by step. Additionally, I'll demonstrate how to perform a clean, permanent installation of Linux Mint on a laptop.
This will be a comprehensive tutorial, especially tailored for beginners like you. I'm excited to guide you through the process, and I hope you'll find it helpful!
0:00 Intro
0:27 Step 1: Download Linux Mint
1:52 Step 2: Download balenaEtcher
2:43 Step 3: Flash Linux Mint iso
4:35 Step 4: Run Linux Mint from a USB stick
6:08 Step 5: Install Linux Mint permanently
10:31 Step 6: Start Linux Mint & first acquaintance
Hope you find this guide helpful!
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[@PulsarTECH]

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[@genooxai]

After i remove the usb it says squashfs error

[@neverlock1983]

Cheers for the video. Was convinced to switch after the news of Recall and Copilot came out, figuring things would only get worse. Very simple to follow. Have shared on Facebook so hopefully some of my friends will be convinced to switch as well.

[@PulsarTECH]

Hi, I'm glad you found the video helpful! Switching to Linux can indeed be a great choice, especially considering recent developments in the tech industry. Recall and Copilot have raised concerns about privacy and control over our software tools, making open-source alternatives like Linux more appealing to many users. Sharing your positive experience and encouraging others to consider Linux is fantastic! It's a community-driven operating system with a wealth of resources and support available. Plus, by switching to Linux, you're joining a vibrant community that values privacy, transparency, and user control. I'll try to make more Linux videos in the future. Have a nice day!

[@rsquaremedia-innovationlab]

best linux video on youtube for newbies. super straight forward and you didnt waste time talking rubbish like many other linux channels on here.

[@PulsarTECH]

Thanks very much for your feedback, glad it was helpful!

[@Icureditwithmybrain]

I've been thinking about switching to linux for 10 years but it was always too complicated for me. This video was done so well that switching to linux seems so easy now. I wish a video like this was made years ago.

[@PulsarTECH]

Glad it helped! Thanks for your feedback.

[@dimitritzer5028]

Clean, Clear, Cool! Thats all I have to say for this guide. As a complete linux newbie starting his journey from windows, I thank you good sir!

[@PulsarTECH]

Glad it helped! Thanks very much for your comment and feedback.

[@kingiv3943]

Thanks for the very clear and easy to follow Linux Mint installation guide!

[@PulsarTECH]

You're welcome!

[@Hurtwolf]

Very clear and precise, thank you!

[@PulsarTECH]

You're very welcome! Thanks for your support!

[@KneelB4Bacon]

If you have an internal D: drive, I would recommend installing Linux Mint to that and leave your c: drive (windows) alone. This has the advantage of leaving your windows drive completely untouched and you won't have to fiddle with boot loaders or partitions on the c: drive. (I had a bad experience removing Linux from a dual boot hard drive and getting the boot loader and partitions back to normal) If you're really worried about messing up your c: (windows) drive, you can physically disconnect the cable from it, while you're installing Linux Mint. This way, the installer has no choice but to install linux to the only drive available (your d: drive). Change your boot order in BIOS to d: drive first and try it out! If you decide you want to keep Linux Mint, you can still make your system dual-boot by entering "sudo update-grub" in the Linux console. This command will update the boot loader on your d: drive and it will also find your windows hard drive and add that boot option to the grub menu. So now your computer boots to the d: drive first, and the grub menu gives you a choice of continuing to boot from Linux (d:) or booting windows (c:).

[@richh650]

Absolutely EXCELLENT instruction video sir! Very easy to understand and one of the few videos that make me want to proceed to use Linux. Well done on the install instructions for us long-time Windows users that are completely sick of where things are going.

[@PulsarTECH]

You are very welcome. Thank you for your feedback!

[@ksdtsubfil6840]

Thank you. I hope you make an updated video on the installation every two to five years so we are updated on any changes that may happen, although the process is very similar.

[@carbonite1983]

Getting ready to setup a small form factor media server and this is just the video i needed to get started. Thanks!

[@PulsarTECH]

Great to hear that!

[@premabhakti4034]

Thanks for the easy to follow installation instructions😊

[@PulsarTECH]

Glad it was helpful!

[@flinson3429]

Hello i watched and followed your tutorial end to end carrfully but after completing everything i thiught i installed linux successfully but everytime i start my laptop it automatically shows bios and now i can use both linux and windows if i clicked the third option in bios. And kts very slow i think i dual booted it. What should i do.

[@user-qe3zq4zc5r]

Thanks brother, very simple steps to follow, very helpful!

[@PulsarTECH]

You bet!

[@saltiestcrystal]

I have try to mess around with linux last night and the biggest problem I have so far was my wifi driver not showed as supported devices because how new it is. My wifi driver is a Intel wifi 6e ax211 160mhz, is there a way to get proper drivers for it or I am better off waiting until the drivers get proper support

[@IglooCrafter1]

my shackles from microsoft and windows is now broken and i am a free man

[@PulsarTECH]

LOL, good for you! Hope you like it!

[@swinside]

Best guide I have seen so far. 🤩 Thank you.

[@PulsarTECH]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@canalinformativocolegiosan6694]

Jajaja, no sé hablar inglés y los tutos en español no me sirvieron, pero este hombre es genial, le entendí todo, incluso tiene un inglés muy bien pronunciado y muchas gracias por tu explicación...

[@PulsarTECH]

De nada, me alegra que este tutorial te haya sido útil.

[@nexusjrr]

Thank You Very Much Sir Clean And Clear ❤

[@PulsarTECH]

Glad it helped

[@wittevasseline4727]

It wont load to the computer where am i supposed to press the key combinations?

[@jesseramon4880]

Thank you very much Clear, easy installation!!!!!!

[@PulsarTECH]

Great to hear! Thank you for your comment.

[@r.k1050]

OK, I loaded to the stick. All ok. I have a dell inspiron laptop. I put the stick in and startup. it goes to normal startup so I re start pressing f12 the boot menu. Nowhere on the boot menu does it state linux anything on the stick??? I kinda thought this might work but tech and I do not work but i followed exactly as you explained. Really wanted linux too.

[@berkay.256]

Thank you for the help!!

[@PulsarTECH]

No problem!

[@coffeepot3123]

I'm a complete coconut brain on this topic, so i appreciate it man.

[@PulsarTECH]

You're welcome! Thanks for your feedback.

[@coffeepot3123]

@@PulsarTECH I appreciate the Indian call center responses. 😂

[@__OL__]

excellent tutorial, thank you

[@PulsarTECH]

You're welcome. Thanks very much for your feedback!

[@wittevasseline4727]

I dont understand what to do after step 3 please help

[@TheCuCuTrain]

Step 4, I got a Lenovo and there's no f keys.. did DEL, TAB, Or ESC work for anyone?

[@peterraymont2230]

Got it setting up now, thanks for going through the setup so carefully worked through my old Windows 10 Notebook which was so overloaded with 185 updates now I have a fresh new Linux Cinnamon Laptop, thank you for being so good with your info.

[@PulsarTECH]

You're welcome! Thanks for your comment and feedback.

[@MaxJM711]

Easy to digest and straight to the point, great video man! I was wondering, by doing the direct install with the USB and choosing to delete disk, that'll completely remove any previous OS and the data it had, correct? I want to help my uncle wiping Windows from his computer, and if Linux Mint can handle it directly, that that's absolutely excellent

[@PulsarTECH]

Hi, thanks for the feedback. If you choose 'Clean Install' during the installation process, Linux Mint will format the partition and remove any existing files or previous operating systems. This will give you a fresh, brand-new Linux Mint operating system. Hope this helps!

[@MaxJM711]

@@PulsarTECH Absolutely perfect for what I need then, much appreciated brother!

[@PulsarTECH]

@@MaxJM711 you're welcome!

[@daezwae985]

I have a 1TB hard drive which is partitioned to C (Windows partition) and D. Can I install linux mint without wiping the data from D? The thing is, I'm fine with erasing all data in C but I don't really have an extra hard drive to backup my 250gb data from D.

[@PulsarTECH]

Hi, yes, you can install Linux Mint on your computer without wiping the data from the D partition. During the installation process, when you're prompted to choose how to install Linux Mint, select the option for manual partitioning (sometimes called "Something else" or "Manual partitioning"). From there, you can choose the partition where you want to install Linux Mint (which would be your C partition), and you can specify that this partition should be formatted. This will erase the data on the C partition, but it won't affect the data on your D partition. Just be careful during the installation process to select the correct partition for installation and formatting (your C partition) and leave your D partition untouched.

[@TracerX]

When I select the ISO the app does absolutely nothing. This didnt happen with peppermint.

[@really_hungryrat]

Hey I am currently confused at the Bios part I am in a Asrock motherboard and a gaming pc in general and it says us SanDisk and UEFI SanDisk which on do I choose?

[@PulsarTECH]

Hi, for installing Linux Mint, it is generally recommended to use UEFI mode if your system supports it. UEFI mode offers several advantages, including better performance, faster boot times, and enhanced security features.

[@drowsytheawsum]

Do graphics drivers install automatically onto linux/different os? (Such as Nvidia or other graphics drivers)

[@PulsarTECH]

Hi, in many cases, especially with popular Linux distributions, basic graphics drivers are included in the operating system's kernel or as part of the default installation. These drivers often provide basic functionality for graphics cards, allowing you to use your computer's display at a basic level. However, for optimal performance, additional features, and support for the latest hardware, it's often recommended to install proprietary graphics drivers provided by the manufacturer, such as Nvidia or AMD. Manufacturers like Nvidia and AMD provide proprietary graphics drivers for their hardware. These drivers often offer better performance, support for advanced features (such as gaming, video editing, or GPU acceleration), and compatibility with the latest hardware. Hope this helps!

[@amodhnaik_2006]

Its kicking back into bios after the last step pls help

[@a.raza14]

Bro everything went pretty well but in the end i removed usb before hitting the restarting option now the is screen completely black Please help

[@PulsarTECH]

Hi, it seems like you encountered a common issue during the installation process of Linux Mint. Removing the USB drive before completing the installation and restarting the system can sometimes cause the system to fail to boot properly. Here's what you can try to resolve the issue: Restart the Computer: If the screen is completely black, try restarting the computer manually by pressing and holding the power button until it shuts down, then turn it back on again. Check Boot Order: Access your computer's BIOS or UEFI settings and ensure that the primary boot device is set to your computer's internal hard drive or SSD, not the USB drive. This ensures that your computer attempts to boot from the internal storage rather than the USB drive. Boot into Linux Mint Live USB: If you're still having trouble booting into Linux Mint, you may need to boot from the Live USB again and attempt to reinstall or repair the installation. Reinstall Linux Mint: If all else fails, you may need to reinstall Linux Mint from scratch. Boot from the Live USB, start the installation process again, and ensure that you follow all the prompts and instructions carefully, including properly ejecting the USB drive before restarting the system. Hope it will help!

[@jimkyle8008]

Why did you skip the authentication/verification process to ensure that the Linux Mint software downloaded from the mirror site was genuine?

[@cowboy5706]

Hi, I just install Linux thank you for your toturtual. One question wifi is not working, I tried everything. Help me please. Thanks

[@PulsarTECH]

Hi, you're welcome. Glad it was helpful. You can check this video here where I explain possible issues with Wi-Fi on Linux and how to fix them kzbin.info/www/bejne/ql6cZKN6gdqasNk Hope it will help

[@MANNY100123]

Thank you! I'm sick of microsoft so I decided I'm going to build a brand new PC! I will definitely be returning back to this video once I have that rig going! :)

[@PulsarTECH]

Glad I could help! Best of luck.

[@paulysguitarjournal]

BalenaEtcher freezes when I select the .iso file. Update: nope, still can’t get it to work. Verified the file and everything.

[@daedalduo]

Yeah same issue. Also there is no portable version on the website for Windows. Only Installer.

[@paulysguitarjournal]

There is an issue with Etcher 1.19.21. I downloaded the portable Etcher from Sourceforge: balenaEtcher-1.18.11 and it worked.

[@PulsarTECH]

Hi, seems strange, maybe give Rufus a try. Some people mention issues with Balena Etcher. Although it worked fine for me every time I used it.

[@outbackeddie]

Things were going great until I got to the flashing part. Windows 11 is blocking the flashling process as part of its "protection" against malware, ransomware, etc. and I can't figure out how to turn that "protection" off so I can continue with the flashling process. Any ideas?

[@adamf1498]

Try right clicking and going through properties. You should be able to make an exception there

[@jayrony69]

it gets stuck on a black screen after I do "start linux mint 21.3 cinnamon 64-bit"

[@peterraymont2230]

You may get a black screen during 1st run of setup, mine did the same and gave a little pop sound, so I gave up and went to bed next day. I restarted and it was all there. So yes it is a scary set-up !st time user as well but now 10 year old laptop running faster than when it was new. Just go back over the steps, mine did work, yours may too.

[@carrywhite4639]

Thank you❤❤❤

[@PulsarTECH]

You're welcome 😊

[@NanaIsMyNickname]

Do you think this operating system is a good option once windows 10 no longer has support?? I have an old laptop that won't be able to get Windows 11 (and honestly he's very slow already 😂) and I was thinking of giving him to my mom so I wanted something user friendly.

[@PulsarTECH]

Yes, Linux Mint would probably be the best option in this case, as it has a user interface quite similar to Windows. If the laptop is old, try the MATE edition or even the XFCE edition, as they will run smoother. Hope you like it!

[@NanaIsMyNickname]

@@PulsarTECH thank u!

[@theriskinator5736]

I love the beautiful interior BC lake pic

[@PulsarTECH]

Me too!

[@keivon9171]

Thank you ❤

[@PulsarTECH]

You're welcome 😊

[@user-ty2uz4gb7v]

When I select the start Linux mint option during initial install, it just takes forever and never does anything. USB stick light flashes but mint never boots or starts

[@stig6339]

i had the same and then i tried compatability boot but that result into a screen saying "unable to boot please use a kernel appropriate cpu" the laptop i used is more than 10 years old and i wonder if i should try it on my never "current" machine but i am scared

[@guestuser515]

I have the same issue. When I select the compatibility mode I see the out of memory error…

[@PulsarTECH]

Hi, try to re-download the iso image, and re-flash it onto another USB stick. Hope this helps!

[@user-fl7qf1cy9p]

Bro I can't access my usb flash drive anymore on my windows laptop..It is showing only 4.5mb but it was 8gb..Hiw can I delete the other files?

[@PulsarTECH]

Simply go to the Windows Disk Manager and format the USB drive to NTFS, and it should return to its usual 8GB capacity.

[@lucassthazra94416]

Is the flash drive volume showing UEFI

[@surajj8594]

​@@PulsarTECH, Hi I formatted the drive using Disk manager still it is showing as 4.94 MB only, Please help

[@PulsarTECH]

@@surajj8594 maybe there is some unallocated space, then you need to create a volume with that unallocated space to be able to use it.

[@engineeringcanada]

Thank you for the video! Can you please show to create a bootable Linux Mint USB drive not a live boot but a permanent install on a USB drive?

[@PulsarTECH]

Got it on my list.

[@samuelwaller4924]

Just pick the usb drive as the install location, like any other drive

[@Cyberbrickmaster1986]

I did everything you said but as soon as I finished installing Linux Mint and ejected the flash drive, it brought me back to Windows 11 and Linux Mint was lost! What can I do to stop this from happening again?

[@PulsarTECH]

Hi , are you trying to create a dual-boot system with Win11? Have you installed Linux Mint on a different drive? The boot order in your computer's BIOS or UEFI settings may need to be adjusted to prioritize the Linux Mint installation over Windows. Reboot your computer: If you're currently in Windows, restart your computer. Access BIOS/UEFI settings: During the boot process, you'll need to access your computer's BIOS or UEFI settings. This is typically done by pressing a specific key (such as F2, F12, Del, Esc, or another key) repeatedly as your computer starts up. The specific key varies depending on your computer's manufacturer. Change boot order: Once you're in the BIOS or UEFI settings, look for an option related to "Boot Order," "Boot Sequence," or "Boot Priority." Set the option so that your computer boots from the hard drive or SSD where Linux Mint is installed first, before attempting to boot from any other devices. Hope this helps!

[@jacksonjohnson9674]

Thanks, helped me get it up and running, goodbye spying bloatware, sorry I mean Windows!

[@PulsarTECH]

You bet. Glad it was helpful and welcome to the Linux community!

[@markhyu1265]

hallo.whenever i run the stick. it always black screen. the start linux option not showing.

[@PulsarTECH]

Hi, sometimes the default boot parameters may not work well with certain hardware. When you see the initial boot menu, try the "Compatibility Mode" option. This can sometimes bypass the issues causing the black screen. Some systems may need Secure Boot to be disabled or other UEFI settings adjusted:Restart your computer and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings (usually by pressing F2, F10, Del, or Esc during boot).Disable Secure Boot.Enable Legacy Boot (if available and necessary for your hardware).Save the changes and exit the BIOS/UEFI. Sometimes, using a different USB port or a different USB stick can resolve the issue, as some ports may have compatibility issues or some sticks may be faulty. Hope this will help!

[@epicjonny155]

this video is promising for me to switch to linux but i want to know what are the benefits of Mint compared to other linux os?

[@PulsarTECH]

Hi, Linux Mint is a popular Linux distribution known for its ease of use and user-friendly interface. Linux Mint's default desktop environment, Cinnamon, is designed to be intuitive and easy to use, especially for users transitioning from Windows. It provides a familiar layout with a taskbar, start menu, and system tray. There are many other benefits, you can find on their website.

[@epicjonny155]

@@PulsarTECH does it work with any laptop including Gaming Laptops?

[@PulsarTECH]

@@epicjonny155 Yes, Linux Mint can work with a wide range of laptops, including gaming laptops. While some laptops may require additional configuration or driver installation for certain hardware components to work optimally, Linux Mint generally supports a variety of hardware configurations out of the box.

[@epicjonny155]

@@PulsarTECH ok then thanks for the info

[@igormalinin366]

Привет. Случайно наткнулся на твой канал, ища обзоры на Maximum Heat Gun (эталонный обзор, к слову, взял сегодя за 70 CAD на сейле). А клава на ноуте все еще украинская... Ты где в Канаде обитаешь? Откуда сам?

[@samuelcanasosorio9869]

when i do the step 4 it says system fail in my acer computer,how cani fix that?

[@PulsarTECH]

When exactly does this happen?

[@wittevasseline4727]

Please help how do you get to the black screen before startup

[@wittevasseline4727]

Found out!!

[@PulsarTECH]

Great!

[@saurabhgaikwad3057]

How to install linux only on windows partition without loosing other drives and its data?

[@proesthuskaratherobloxian8019]

Make a folder named USB or something else on Windows. Then copy all data on the USB at there. Then install Linux to the USB then to the PC. Then format USB and go to windows to get your data back. You also can use cloud services and I recommend compressing if you'd.

[@YearZeroNotion]

Doesn't give me the option to ejects the USB stick

[@bassmana2z686]

Thanks for the really useful content. Sub'd.🙂

[@PulsarTECH]

You're welcome. Thanks for the sub!

[@wetpu3574]

I open my pc but theres no option like that

[@Drottninggatan2017]

On a HP EliteBook (8560w) there is one extra step you must take to make it work. After you have installed Linus Mint according to the guide, and restart, no bootable drive is found. So you must go into BIOS settings (F10) and change to UEFI start. It is called experimental and will give you a warning, but it is ok. Restart and everything works fine.

[@PulsarTECH]

Thanks for the update!

[@Andrea-sq2lk]

how do i remove linux mint from my usb stick? I only tried it and went back to windows and I didn't try it in the end

[@PulsarTECH]

To be able to use the USB stick again, it needs to be formatted back to NTFS or FAT32 or exFAT file system. You can do that with Windows Disk Manager app if you're using Windows.

[@MANNY100123]

Darn, So I did everything you mention in the video when I tried to flash it to my USB it just gave me an error and won't let me do it. :\

[@tinyjim15]

I’m also having the same issue and I’m not sure why

[@PulsarTECH]

Hi, give Rufus a try if Balena doesn't want to do it.

[@MANNY100123]

​@@PulsarTECH I will look into Rufus, Thank you!

[@PulsarTECH]

@@MANNY100123 you're welcome!

[@adrienv3523]

Hello, i would like to thank you for the turial. I have an issue and hope you can help me out, i have an old hp compaq 6715b that has a 32 bit OS, an Mobile AMD Sempron(tm) 3500+ 1.8Ghz processor, 1.5GO of RAM and 75GO of HDD memory. Once i arrive at the 5:18 step, the logo mint logo charge like you, except that the Desktop never appears... The screen stays black. I've tried it several times even let it for several hours and didn't work. I couldn't find any 32bits version of Mint xfce so I've downloaded the 64 bits, is it the issue? What can i do? I'm completely new on installing OS, and wanted to try linux on a old pc that works well but that is on windows vista, and it's hell, extremely slow haha

[@PulsarTECH]

Hi, thanks for your feedback. Yes, indeed, you cannot install a 64-bit OS on a 32-bit machine. Unfortunately, Linux Mint has stopped releasing new versions for 32-bit operating systems, but you can find an older version that will work. The only downside is that you won't receive any updates for it. I have another video on how to do it; check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGLVi56VbNqoatk Hope it will help!

[@adrienv3523]

@@PulsarTECH I'd like to thank you for taking the time answering me, it's much appreciated! Unfortunately, i followed the steps typing "linux mint xfce 32 bit" but it seems like they no longer have the 32-bit available on their website. For example, at 1:43 , the 32 bit choice does not appear... Do you have any recommendations or an alternative? :s

[@PulsarTECH]

@@adrienv3523 indeed, I've tried searching it myself and seems they have completely remove it. But I found it on a different website, a little bit down in search results. So you might need to download it from there. Or as an alternative you can try Linux Lite, it has also terminated support for the 32-bit systems, but the image to download is still available. I have check it today. Just scroll down the download page and you're find it there. Hope it will help!

[@Aarav-iu8pi]

to flash iso to usb

[@timchip888]

It just says: please install an operative system on a hard drive, but how?

[@PulsarTECH]

When do you get this message?

[@SquirrelInclNutIndustriesTM]

Wait a min this laptop looks like a acer Asprire is this a Aspire 7 or 5?

[@PulsarTECH]

Indeed, it's an Acer Aspire 5 A515 I believe.

[@SquirrelInclNutIndustriesTM]

@@PulsarTECH i could see it because of the keyboard and the stickers i have the aspire 7 the Rtx version

[@SquirrelInclNutIndustriesTM]

@@PulsarTECH Btw i worked i now have Linux Mint on my laptop i can dualboot it

[@PulsarTECH]

@@SquirrelInclNutIndustriesTM perfect, it's nice to have a dual boot system.

[@Sparky579]

So how can I undo this whole process?

[@GeatanoLeone]

What do you mean?

[@dpk146]

Good video

[@PulsarTECH]

Thank you

[@jasebechtel6918]

can you use rufus to?

[@PulsarTECH]

Absolutely, Rufus is an alternative software you can use to flash the iso.

[@elliehope266]

Does it need to be fat 32?

[@PulsarTECH]

Hi, FAT32 is a widely compatible file system format, commonly used for USB drives, memory cards, and other portable storage devices.

[@adamf1498]

My attempts have failed at balena lol. Error opening source lol

[@PulsarTECH]

If Balena is failing for some reason, you can Rufus a try. It's also a free piece of software and it seems to work better for some people.

[@adamf1498]

@@PulsarTECH hey thanks for the reply. I tried balena on another pc and I ran into the same thing. So I got an older release of balena from GitHub and got it working!

[@FrostTheLionCatYT]

What if i wanna use a CD?

[@PulsarTECH]

Hi, you can do it from a CD, but you need to have a program to create a Live Boot CD that will boot from under BIOS. Then the process will be similar. However, since USB flash drives are readily available and much easier to use, I don't see the point of using a CD.

[@Aarav-iu8pi]

we can also use rufus

[@PulsarTECH]

Yes, Rufus is also another flashing utility app.

[@charliecarpenter2840]

Thanks, windows free! very happy computer functions properly again now the malwear is yeeted

[@PulsarTECH]

Good to hear

[@gulchbrammer1967]

There's no option for a portable installation of Balena Etcher

[@PulsarTECH]

True, they must have removed it since the video was posted. That's unfortunate, not sure why but thanks for the update. The installer version is completely fine too.

[@oneilmw]

5:09 "If USB Stick doesn't Load try to press f2, f7, f8, f12, del, tab, esc" sorry my hands are too small for that 😭

[@Thecreekysailboat]

No installer crashes every time

[@PulsarTECH]

Hi, try to re-download the iso image, and re-flash it onto another USB stick.

[@horsethi3f]

Copilot and Adobe are pushing me away from Windows. Im considering switching over to Linux...

[@PulsarTECH]

If you're first time using Linux, I would start with Mint, it is the most comfortable for the beginner users.

[@horsethi3f]

I hit some snags trying out Linux. On Mint, my soundcard dont work. Known problem with Linux 6.5 and Lenevo Legion laptops. Tried Kubuntu, it had poor support for UI scaling. Everything looks tiny on high resolutions. Plain Ubuntu works right out of the box. NVIDIA drivers worked fine, good UI and installer. But "Suspend" just freezes the system, seems to be an issue with Kernel 6.8. Worse, I just learned that Linux generally dont support Hibernate that well, which is crucial for me... Giving up on Linux for now :/

[@PulsarTECH]

@@horsethi3f It sounds like you’ve had quite an adventure trying to find the right Linux distribution for your Lenovo Legion laptop. Linux Mint is generally known for its stability and ease of use, but hardware compatibility can sometimes be an issue with certain kernel versions. Try Pop!_OS, which has a good track record with Lenovo and NVIDIA hardware. It also has a great UI scaling implementation. Good luck!

[@The.NatureGuy]

It's time to leave Windows for me, really excited to use a good Operating system for once

[@PulsarTECH]

All the best. Hope you will like it. Linux Mint is definitely the easiest to get used to unlike other Linux distros with more unusual user interface.

[@str8up598]

Free at last - Free at last - thank God almighty I'm free at last!

[@PulsarTECH]

Glad to hear that!

[@myeflatley1150]

Please remove your old video that says to single click the icon