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    Toshiba Satellite NB10t-A-102 won't boot linux or windows

    i had this laptop for a while and had windows 8.1 on it i forgot my password so i ended up using ubuntu to regain access but i didn't like windows 8.1 so i deleted everything from the hard drive and installed linux (various diffrent distros like deepin,linuxmint and parrot).The problem was that...
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    How to install Linux Ubuntu 14.04 on the HP Spectre X360

    The HP Spectre X360 comes with Windows 10 installed as default but that doesn’t mean you cannot install something else if you want. You could easily install Linux Ubuntu 14.04 on the HP Spectre X360 or some other OS should you prefer. Here’s how. Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty Tahr is one of the most...
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    Laptop selection for linux and windows

    I heard most laptops wont support Linux, especially Ausus. I use both linux and windows. 1. Do all HP or dell laptops support linux? 2.Would you suggest me laptops that work efficiently with both windows and linux?
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    switching from win8.1 to Linux

    can i use Linux? Linux Lite Model: Satellite C55-A Model number: PSCF6U
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    Cannot boot Linux from SSD. Help!

    Hello there, fellow community users. I ran into a bit of a problem during my installation of Linux to my Aspire Switch 10 E, which is a pretty bad computer in general but I mainly use it for writing, etc. So, here's the thing. I tried installing Linux on the only hard drive the computer has...
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    Lenovo Ideapad 510s. Intel Hd Graphics 620 OR AMD R7 M460

    So I'm between these two laptops (80SV0056US, 80UV001BUS). Both have an i7, 8GB DDR4 and an SSD. The only difference is the graphics and the screen size. I'm going to use it with Linux (preferably Linux Mint, but I don't mind using Arch if I need to be on bleeding edge for better support). The...
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    Drive encryption for Win+Linux dualboot

    Hey guys, I'm in need of encryption for all my hard drives. Thing is I need this to work seamlessly under both Win7 Pro as well as *buntu Linux. Pretty sure neither of the native solutions of one OS works in the other. Also, the OSs and some of the data will be on an SSD drive, then there are...
  8. Josh1123

    Need a good os for Pentium M Laptop

    Not sure if this is on the right category but anyways here are the specs: Pentium M 770 @ 2.13Ghz 1.5gb ram intel 915 chipset and graphics I have tried Lubuntu but the looks are not very appealing to me. Linux Mint seemed ok and i might go with it. Also when i put Lubuntu on it i tried to play...
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    What OS is best to run from a USB drive?

    Hello all! Today I received a Panasonic Toughbook CF-45, the vintage 1999 or sometime around that version. So, the only downside, is that I just ran out of IDE hard drives. (the last one went to a customer) I already bought one, and it is shipping and has 8 days remaining, hence this post. I...
  10. Fancdew15

    Best Operating System and why?

    Hey, just curious. What OS do you think is best, and why?
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    Looking for budget Linux laptop

    Hey everyone. I'm a student looking to purchase a Linux laptop which will mainly be used for programming and Web developement. I prefer to use Ubuntu. I already have a high spec pc so I'm not looking for any killer laptops, I am mainly looking to get this for portability. I've set myself a...