I think i made a big mistake

[Norman MYO]

Hi Everyone,
Sorry about the subject. I tried to load Linux mint on my old XP desktop. I could not get it to run and so decided to test load it on my windows 7 laptop. Being a very old wrinkly I ticked the box to delete the old OS and now I have a laptop running Linux mint and have lost my Windows OS because I bought the laptop second hand I have not got a disc. So I am going to stick with a linux mint laptop. I will have loads of questions in the very near future. I use Sibelius as I am a musician. That program is not supported on Linux. Oh dear one should really read the information first Sorry.

[xenopeek]

That's an abrupt switch to Linux Mint. But as you're here now, welcome to Linux Mint! Be sure to post questions so we can help you land on your feet.

Perhaps as first, it will be useful to read my introduction on how to install new software on Linux Mint: http://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?f=90&t=97158

Here are some suggestions from other users as to Linux alternatives for Sibelius: http://alternativeto.net/software/sibel ... form=linux. I don't know the program, so take a few minutes to read up on the suggested alternatives and see if there is one that would meet your needs.

[The-Wizard]

Welcome to the Mint family forums,

your old xp laptop should run Mint but with either the Mate or better still XFCE desktops, [cinnamon is resource hungry]


wizard

[k357k9]

Welcome!

[all41]

I have a laptop running Linux mint and have lost my Windows OS

I think you did not make a mistake at all.
Welcome

also see here:
http://linuxmusicians.com/

[austin.texas]

Welcome to Mint and to the forum, Norman MYO !
Jumping right in!!!
Your "mistake" will work out. You will see.
There is some good info in this discussion:
Linux thinking/structure compared to Windows
http://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?f=90&t=177781


Help wiki - https://help.ubuntu.com/community
Good search link - http://home.windstream.net/joelwest/
Rescatux CD: A tool everyone should have (includes SuperGrub2 and gparted) - http://www.supergrubdisk.org/

[vrkalak]

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..:: Welcome to LinuxMint ::..

Read everything you can -- Forums - Wiki - IRC

Linux: Tricks of the Trade > http://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=38355
"All Linux OS-Distros" Forums and Tutorials > http://linuxquestions.org/questions/
What works for Ubuntu, usually works for Mint > http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/
Linux Alternative to Windows > http://www.linuxalt.com/
LinuxMint Community Forums - Tutorials > http://community.linuxmint.com/tutorial/welcome

** Remember, all OS-Distro, Apps, DE/WM are Open-Source and have a Help-Forum

[Crewp]

Welcome to Linux Mint, and the Mint forum.

[jesica]

Welcome to Linux Mint

A Quick internet search, is the answer to success.

Linux Mint Community http://community.linuxmint.com/
Linux Mint Donor http://www.linuxmint.com/donors.php
Linux Mint Store http://www.linuxmint.com/store.php
Linux Mint Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/linuxmintmembers/
Linux Mint Twitter https://twitter.com/Linux_Mint
Linux Mint Blog http://blog.linuxmint.com/

[jahid]

Welcome to the Mint family..........

[ramjet1953]

Hi, there!

There is a great music notation package called Lilypond.
It is available for download in the software manager.
Just click on 'Administration > Software Manager' in the main menu and type lilypond in the search area.

Here is a link to the site of the package authors: http://lilypond.org/

Regards,
Roger

[ramjet1953]

Hello, again!

If you want a GUI for LilyPad, try Frscobaldi.
It is also available in the software centre.

Her is a link to the site: http://www.frescobaldi.org/

Regards,
Roger