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Mozilla has added special software co-authored by Meta and built for the advertising industry
No thanks, I’ll pass
Mozilla has added special software co-authored by Meta and built for the advertising industry
No thanks, I’ll pass
Yes! Thank you. I have it installed and everything seems to work now, if a bit slow.
I am working on what type of security/virus stuff to use other than basic common sense. Windows once installed a virus in an update. Lots to learn. Once I get passed the security hurdle I will use it for a while until I am confident enough with the system to replace Windows on my main laptop. I really look forward to that day!
I am still unable to verify the iso. I installed gnupg but it keeps saying file not found.
Thanks. These are the instructions having a time with. I am going to take a break. I think I have just stared at it too long overthinking it!
Is there a way to check it after install before it is connected to the internet?
I did use one of the mirrors on the Linux download page.
Slow going but better than my first attempt. I at least made the bootable usb now so this is huge progress for me!
Selling pre-loaded USB sticks would be very cool, but people would have to be interested enough to spend £20
I am one that would happily purchase something like that. I finally made the bootable drive but am not sure if the install is verified. There was no sha txt file to compare. I just haven’t figured it out yet
I am in the process of trying this again!
I think more people would use Linux if it were a simpler process. The ones I know fed up with Microsoft have gone with Macbooks.
I was hesitant to say anything at first but I am glad I did. Everyone so far has been wonderful and supportive.
Kudos to you all for helping a stranger with no skill or tech savvy. I WILL try again.
The hard part is getting the software on a usb drive to use on the old laptop. I haven’t figured out what the instructions mean in order to implement. I have a lot of learning to do.
I want to figure it out if for no other reason than to prove to myself I am not too old to learn new tricks!
Microsoft is unable to track local accounts as thoroughly.
I was finally going to attempt installing Linux Mint only to find out it is not as simple as some say. I know less than nothing about computers and then there are mirrors you have to choose from to download. I have no idea what would be a safe secure mirror.
Then you have to install other software I have no knowledge of to make a bootable drive…I am just not intelligent enough I suppose. I was hoping it was a simple download process.
I am just a tad bit frustrated!
A huge “No thank you”!!!
Now if we could just have personal data collecting/harvesting banned! (I know, in a perfect world)
I have enjoyed differing viewpoints with reasons, or examples included. I feel this helps promote continued engagement of the topic especially when presented without hostility.
Just think how thirsty you will be when you reach the top of that mountain!
Haha. Thank you for setting me straight.
I migrated from Reddit. Most of the communities I followed would be hours or days between posts (if they were not private). Everything left was just not pleasant.
I am still fumbling around here but for the most part it is has better discussions and people seem less rude.
I do not regret leaving at this time. I am sure my infinitesimal presence or lack there of does not bother Reddit, but it made me feel better.
I believe this sums it up.