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    Cannot install any distro of linux

    Hello! I have a laptop, Asus x541u, and i always wanted to install linux on it, but i couldn't. 1 year ago i installed Kali Linux no problem. (dualboot with Windows) I've deleted te partition because the hdd waa damanged, and i had to rearrange the sectors so it would ve faster while using...
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    Linux choice for 12" MacBook (early 2015)

    Hello all I've repetedly tried to install different Linux distros on my MacBook 12" (early 2015) but it always ends with a unresponsive keyboard and touchpad (don't want to "solve" it with an external keyboard and mouse permanently). This is a well-known problem with this version of hardware if...
  3. Lord Voldemort

    Do you need to delete your current OS to install Linux?

    I am not sure about installing Linux. I am thinking about buying a new computer for Linux but, I still am not sure. Is Linux for like coders or other computer masterminds or is it just a great operating system that is stronger against things like malware? Also what is Dual Boot and how does it...
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    Install CentOS broke my Ubuntu install, how can I fix it?

    I purchased a pretty average laptop with the goal of installing various flavors of Linux on for testing. The PC came with Windows 10. I first installed the latest Ubuntu LTS install onto a new partition, worked well and have been using for a couple of weeks. Today I had need to install CentOS...
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    Lubuntu Installation Issues

    Tried to install Linux mint on a wiped hard drive with a Lenovo X130E I thought it was an issue with my bootable flash drive. Decided to try lubuntu (same laptop) got most of the way through installing and got thi error message Boost.Python error in job "bootloader". Command 'grub-install...
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    Booting from grub

    Hi guys. As just a newby I actually have an advanced problem. I started by downloading lubuntu-16.04.2-desktop-i386.iso The system I intend to use is quite old and small. Using woeusb I created a bootable USB. When I boot from USB on my older PC I get "GNU GRUB version 2.02~beta3-5+deb9u1...
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    i'm having trouble with everything - please help

    hello, i'm very new to all of this. I wanted to install linux on my computer so I followed a tutorial and did the following. i have downloaded iso file. (i have tried deepin, ubuntu and kde neon) i have used rufus 3.3 to make bootable usb drive i have booted from drive but when i try to install...
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    move the evo960(the complete system is installed here) to a new nuc7i7bnk

    Hello I have linux mint 18.02 installed on a intel nuc5i7ryh and it has worked fine for a little over a year. This machine runs apache2 and serves some hourly reports. From time to time it will lock up meaning that the screen freezes web server stops severing it's pages I replaced the memory...
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    New step in Linux

    Hi everyone. My name is Daniel and I've been using Ubuntu for 4 years. Now, I want install a new distro, which distro you recommend me. I am Data Science and Python, R developer I want one distro stable, with updates periodically and graphically beautiful. Thank you.
  10. Alboy1975

    Complete linux noobie, ordered secondhand laptop (what i need to know)

    Hi I am awaiting delivery of the below laptop, which I've picked up for £170: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lenovo-Thinkpad-Ultrabook-Helix-11-6-Touch-i7-3667U-8GB-256GB-SSD-Windows-10/153120834786?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 I have been around computers most of my...
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    Easiest package to install on Acer Aspire V5-571

    I want to install linux on an Acer Aspire V5-571. I recently sort of had to wipe the disk on this laptop for a friend of mine. So I will be installing linux onto a blank hard drive. I installed a version of linux years ago on another laptop I had but then it had power plug problems. The...
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    I can't install Linux?

    I want to install Linux, side by side with Windows (my primary OS) but when booting I keep getting this error (DVD & USB-boot) [Checking media]... Fail - 2-3 times, I think. What is wrong? Am I downloading the wrong version or what is it? If you need more info - ask me. Kindly ofc.
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    Help Installing Zorin OS On Lenovo Flex 3

    I need help installing the Zorin Core OS on my Lenovo Flex 3-1130. I can put the OS on a USB just fine, however, I can't get into the bios. I pressed every key known to man to enter the bios. None of them work. When I go into my Windows 10 settings and boot into advanced settings to boot from...
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    Updating and upgrading friends GNU/Linux system without internet

    Updating and upgrading friends GNU/Linux system without internet If you ever get stuck in a situation where you have to update / upgrade a system or server but you can not plug it directly to the network then here is easy solution for this problem. just follow these steps:- First Insert...
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