Leaving windows! Where to start?

[Deleted member 215712]

Ubuntu is a distribution based on Debian and produced by a commercial company called Conical
Mint 22 is basically Ubuntu but in a new set of clothes and still carries the Ubuntu bloat
Mint LMDE on the other hand is based directly on Debian and has all the advantages of Mint 22 for the beginner but without the bloat.

Important note for nvidia users, LMDE doesn't support newest nvidia drivers (your gaming performance will be terrible).
non-debian version of linux mint (known as just "linux mint") has driver installer that make it only two or three clicks away to install newest nvidia drivers. LMDE doesn't have driver installer.

 

[unsent]

Well I have wiped one machine and installed mint, it is currently installing packages. What are the basic commands to update/up[grade or general system health things to do. I see the GUI is simply enough, but I would like to learn terminal instructions.I don't have a lot of time to play around, but I want to learn.
And thank you all for your guidance!

 

[CaffeineAddict]

terminal instructions

First step is to run sudo apt update
This updates local cache regarding what needs to be upgraded (or updated if you like)

Second step is to review what updates are available with apt list --upgradable

Then if there is anything, upgrade with sudo apt upgrade

Welcome to the forums.

 

[demonchild]

Hello @unsent
Welcome to the Linux.org forum, Enjoy!
take a look here maybe of help to you.

https://labex.io/linuxjourney

I really liked this the plataform and think it could help you as a guide to basics.

 

[Brickwizard]

I always use, Sudo apt update && apt upgrade -y
Followed by apt autoremove
I dont bother checking the upgrade list

 

[Alexzee]

I always use, Sudo apt update && apt upgrade -y
Followed by apt autoremove
I dont bother checking the upgrade list

Me either Brian. I just run sudo apt upgrade.
Have a nice weekend!

 

[KGIII]

Don't do this until you're comfortable with the basics and understand what is going on behind the scenes.

alias update="sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y && sudo apt autoremove -y && sudo apt clean -y && flatpak update -y"

If you're not using Flatpaks, you can skip that.

 

[CaffeineAddict]

Mint is easier for windows users to migrate to 'cause the graphical interface majorly used it's windows like.

So many people say this, I never tried Mint but I'm pretty sure KDE is an even better candidate for Windows users.

 

[unsent]

Where might I find help for drivers? If that is what I need. Driver manager states no drivers needed, but I cannot scroll or zoom on my touch screen as before when windows was installed. I'm on a lenovo thinkPad L14 gen 3

 

[CaffeineAddict]

I cannot scroll or zoom on my touch screen as before when windows was installed. I'm on a lenovo thinkPad L14 gen 3

It would be best if you start a new thread and provide more info, run command below and post in your thread:

sudo inxi -Fxxxz

Don't forget to use code tags when pasting.

Touch screen should be btw. configured in your DE, however if your DE doesn't have these options I'd start looking for one that does.
KDE for instance has section in settings to configure touch screen.

edit:
Actually please ignore what I said about KDE, it doesn't have any options other than desktop effects.

 

[unsent]

It would be best if you start a new thread and provide more info, run command below and post in your thread:

sudo inxi -Fxxxz

Don't forget to use code tags when pasting.

Touch screen should be btw. configured in your DE, however if your DE doesn't have these options I'd start looking for one that does.
KDE for instance has section in settings to configure touch screen.

edit:
Actually please ignore what I said about KDE, it doesn't have any options other than desktop effects.

Error 22: Unsupported option

 

[CaffeineAddict]

Error 22: Unsupported option

All I can say is to get a distro + DE that supports touch screen, not all do, touch screen support is part of the kernel and it's up to a distro or DE to make use of it properly.

Troubleshooting Mint issues is not fun for me, maybe some Mint users can guide you trough nuances.

 

[Brickwizard]

this was the solution for gen 3, it may still work on a gen4 [about half way down]

https://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?p=2003908#p2003908

 

[MikeWalsh]

Where might I find help for drivers? If that is what I need. Driver manager states no drivers needed, but I cannot scroll or zoom on my touch screen as before when windows was installed. I'm on a lenovo thinkPad L14 gen 3

@unsent :-

Reality check #1: though most things work automatically under Linux - the kernel is around 95% nothing BUT drivers - don't expect EVERYTHING to do this.

Reason being that some manufacturers simply refuse to share hardware info with the Linux kernel devs.....so it then takes time to "reverse-engineer" a Linux driver from its Windows counterpart.

(Most manufacturers are terrified of losing their "Windows certification" - it's such a big market for most of them - and one of M$'s "conditions" for this, apparently, is that the IP must NOT be shared with anybody else).

I got this tidbit from Dave Plummer, who runs the "Dave's Garage" channel on YouTube. He's a retired Microsoft development engineer, active with the company until the early stages of Win 7 development before he knocked it on the head. He discusses ALL the shady details of what goes on behind the scenes at Microsoft.....but don't ask me to tell you which video reveals this, 'cos he's got literally hundreds of 'em.....and I just tend to pick one out at random when I'm in the mood for one of his "tales".

Dave's Garage

Windows History, Windows vs Linux Comparisons, Arduino Project Tutorials, Shop Projects, ESP32 Information, and more in Dave's Garage. With DIY info and practical step-by-step tutorials. From hobbyist to engineer, everyone is welcome!

www.youtube.com

.....and:-

Dave's Attic

Dave's Secondary channel - See also Dave's Garage for the main content!

www.youtube.com

Mike.

 

[wolfie]

Hello,
I am looking for help/steps advice!
I have had it with window. What are best practices for sourcing a clean copy of Ubuntu, and wiping all of previous OS from my machine?
I am some what of a newb when it comes to linux. I have dabled on vm's a little. Looking to make it my main OS, but I am concerned about corrupt or malious libraries on open source software in recent news.

Linux Mint Or My Distro based on Linux Mint ZipperOS I really want someone to try it

 

[wolfie]

Linux Mint Or My Distro based on Linux Mint ZipperOS I really want someone to try it

It’s ok if you choose mint

 

[unsent]

It would be best if you start a new thread and provide more info, run command below and post in your thread:

sudo inxi -Fxxxz

Don't forget to use code tags when pasting.

Touch screen should be btw. configured in your DE, however if your DE doesn't have these options I'd start looking for one that does.
KDE for instance has section in settings to configure touch screen.

edit:
Actually please ignore what I said about KDE, it doesn't have any options other than desktop effects.

Yeah, I couldn't find a way to use the touchscreen while using mint, most of what found or was directed to, referred to the touchpad, which was never a problem, so I switched to Ubuntu, works just fine so far. I am very thankful for all of you who take the time to help out folks. Hopefully if I can help someone out in the future. Once I figure out what the heck I'm doing.
Cheers!