switching from win8.1 to Linux

[f23948]

can i use Linux?
Linux Lite

Model: Satellite C55-A
Model number: PSCF6U

 

[Scottray]

This laptop more than meets the preferred requirements for Linux Lite per the website. It should work. Put it on a USB drive first and boot from the usb drive to try it out first. If you're happy with it, then install it as your bootable OS. Another distro to try is Linux MINT.

 

[f23948]

thank you for reply

how do i make USB flash drive bootable?

 

[Paul NZ]

http/rufus.akeo.ie/

 

[f23948]

thank you

do i need to change settings in BIOS screen before installing Linux Mint?

 

[Paul NZ]

Dont think so. Does this PC have a UEFI BIOS? If it doesnt select MBR partition type in rufus first

 

[f23948]

i'm using UEFI

 

[Paul NZ]

Select GPT in rufus hopefully it works in Linux

 

[f23948]

thank you

i will try it out

 

[Paul NZ]

cool