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    is dual boot support in CPU Type AMD A8-7410 APU ?

    i like to install Linux along with windows 10 . can it be installed? i have this AMD A8-7410 APU processor
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    Best laptop for under £200 for Kali Linux

    My main rig is setup for gaming but I want a cheap laptop just to learn Linux on, I'd like to start training on Kali eventually learning the inns and outs of network security. My question is this: For £200 what would be the best laptop second hand / refurbished or new I could get? I know for...
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    hi, here is my issue, i used bios and hdd passwords, today when i start my laptop and tryed to enter passwords, laptop has ele

    hi, here is my issue, i used Bios and HDD passwords, (OS ubuntu 14.4). today when i turned on my laptop and tryed to enter passwords, laptop has electrical key sounds. Bios pass worked correctly but HDD pass does not. then i somehow turned the key sound off, and turned of Bios and system...
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    Is the lenovo ideapad110s compatible with this os?

    Hello.Is this laptop compatible with Mx linux os:Lenovo IdeaPad110s https://www3.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/ideapad/ideapad-100-series/Ideapad-110S-11IBR/p/88IP10S0803?
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    Laptop freezes randomly under Windows or Linux

    Hi, My home computer is Toshiba satellite U500 & I'm using it perfectly from about 7 years. Its Specs are :Core i5 500GB HDD & 4 GB ram with Nvidia Geforce 310M 512 MB running windows 10 N Ver 1709. It felt down from about 3 years & I did change its HDD, hinges & bottom chases & it works with...
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    I am Stucked with this hardrive problem

    i am using my PC from last 5 years no issue till now when accidentally my window 7 froze and i did a manual restart afterwards my PC started only two time taking hours to boot and Linux also is doing same so there no issue in window.but one thing after removing hardrive Linux {live mode} works...
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    Solved! How well will run Linux on MS SURFACE Laptop?

    Hey guys! My brother ordered a Microsoft Surface Laptop for my birthday. I would like to know how good Linux will run on it. Should I cancel the order and order another notebook? Do you have some recommendations? To myself: I started to study computer science and need a thin lightweight...
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    laptop for programming

    Hello everyone.I will start a masters degree in February (mathematical engineering)and i am looking for a laptop that i can use at the university for programming,coding etc. I think at the master we will use matlab,python and c++ is it better to get mac os or windows with dual boot linux?My...
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    Cant install any OS on a Sony VAIO laptop

    Its really getting on my nerves, i took this laptop from a friend and it already had a weird, sort of custom version of Vista installed that was working horribly. So i formatted the HDD and went on to install a fresh copy of Windows, and the problem started. I tried every OS i had at my...
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    CPU throttling on windows but not on linux

    I have windows and arch dual booted on my system. I have been experiencing high cpu temperatures and throttling on windows even on low load(30-40%). Even when watching videos on youtube, or playing some rpg-maker games, the whole system gets really laggy for 3-5 seconds at random intervals. I...
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    Getting started with Linux

    Hi, I'm extremely new to the Linux, precisely to the laptops, just got one yesterday. And I really don't know a thing about it. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwQgozL_2RCNeWZRUWluazN3dnM/view?usp=drivesdk And I don't know what to do after this. (image attached) Please help as soon as...
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    2os remove 1

    Hey I have 2 is windows 10 and linux ubunto need to remove Linux
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    How can I boot from cd rom, since I will try linux booting from cd?

    Already find set-up, but I don't know option to boot from cd
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    Bootable usb of kali not working

    I am trying to create a live usb of kali linux, but my lenovo laptop is not booting from it, any ideas?
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    wifi driver lenovo t430s ?

    I'm having an issue with the wifi having a strong signal in linux. If i boot into windows, i get a much better signal. Is there a cmd line or a driver that i can install in linux? I tried looking for one but couldn't find anything. Should I just get a usb wifi dongle instead of dealing with...
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    Best laptop for Linux and programmind

    I need to purchase a laptop which is going to be used for programming and web development under Linux. What could be the best option considering a price range of 800-1200 $? Should I take into account hardware compatibility issues when choosing a laptop with Linux?
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    Linux Lite on Old IBM Thinkpad

    Has anyone ever loaded Linux Lite on an IBM Thinkpad A22m? I have a perfectly serviceable IBM Thinkpad A22m running Win XP and its specs (512 RAM; 1ghz Pentium III processor; 30 GB hd) match Linux Lite requirements. I would appreciate "how to" tips and "lessons learned" from the forum. Also...
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    buying a Surface pro 2017 and putting manjaro kde linux on it possible?

    i hope to run it natively thus replacing windows 10 install on the device. i dont mind if the touch screen doesnt work right with linux im just wondering if thw wifi and type cover will work fine?
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    Dual boot Ubuntu 16.04/Windows 10 - monitor issues

    I have an MSI GE72 2QD Apache Pro currently with a Ubuntu/Windows dual boot setup. The issue is when I am in Linux, both my built in display and an external display work, however, outside linux (including the bios) the build in display does not work. I just got off the phone with their tech...
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    Ok i was installing linux on my laptop and screwed up now it says no bootable device... Acer aspire one

    I messed up the partitioning of my laptop and cant find a fix for it .... Help