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    Linux to External Hard Drive

    Yes - using dualboot.Thanks for the suggestion. Stan
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    Linux to External Hard Drive

    Thanks. That's what I'm doing now.
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    Linux to External Hard Drive

    Crap. Wrong again. That just gives a generic text name under a cog. All the same icon. Just a different name.
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    Linux to External Hard Drive

    Found it: Right-click an empty space on the desktop Click "Create Launcher ..." In Name section: type in your web page's name In Command: type firefox address-of-your-webpage click ok For example, the command for a shortcut to Google: Code: Select all firefox www.google.com Linux Mint...
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    Linux to External Hard Drive

    I'm baaaaack. I am trying to add internet page addresses to my desktop. eg: Youtube. All I can do is drag and drop the address. It results in a pretty ugly link. Any suggestions on how to get a pretty icon? I have searched the forums with no luck.
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    Linux to External Hard Drive

    Got it working. Thanks for all the help and advice. I will probably have more dumb questions as time goes on. Regards, Stan
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    Linux to External Hard Drive

    I'm taking a different path now. I know just enough to be dangerous. I am trying to burn the Linux files to a disk, so I can install to my laptop from there. Background - I have set up a partition in my laptop for a new drive, called H. When I plug in the disk, it doesn't boot to install the...
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    Linux to External Hard Drive

    It's an HP ENVY, 17". The external is a Seagate 4 TB. Attached are the screens
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    Linux to External Hard Drive

    I don't get any download options for a destination drive. Downloading from Mint.I was hoping to download and install Linux on my external hard drive. It downloaded to a phantom Disc Drive. I moved the files to my EHD but can't find any way to install. Do I need to be a Computer Engineer to...
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