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I suppose if the Linux community wanted Windows, they'd use it.

Without attempting to create a kerfuffle, I can't tell you how much I disagree with what you think the Linux-world needs. But then I only have been using Linux since the mid 1990s... so I'm pretty biased.

Install virtualbox or gnome-boxes or virt-manager then follow their instructions. Because you are installing on an old base you or may not find a virtualization tool around . In any case, follow the instructions from whichever tool listed earlier works on your gear. This may help https://forums.linu...

With your copy of Mint LiveUsb, gparted should show you the drive(s). If you don't know how to use Gparted you might consider reading the documentation. https://gparted.org/display-doc.php?name=help-manual Once you have installed Mint, Gparted should show everything as well (that's why it's there). ...

Instead of arguing about what to buy and how to expand, why don't you check out distros that are designed to run on tiny, 32-bit hardware? PuppyLinux, antiX are two such distros that immediately come to mind. Be advised though, you will not be able to find support for that much longer, but then your...

FWIW. I stick with names I have heard of before. Off-brands have regularly been a disappointment. I use reliable review sites simply because it's impossible to keep up with the changes in the industry and know who's who in the zoo....

FWIW. IMHO more space is better than less space. Check your hardware vendor support for recommendations. Customer reviews can be found on sellers sites such as amazon, etc. Numerous websites offer reviews including: https://www.tomsguide.com/ https://www.pcmag.com/reviews https://www.techspot.com/re...

Should you elect to use DDG or Google you will get tons of guides and pointers. See:

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=linux+changin ... atb=v418-1

Have you read the documentation and tutorials on whichever file manager you are using? That might be the best place to start.

Not knowing anything useful about your environment I will not hazard a guess other than to say there are thousands of posts on the net describing how-to to install Ubuntu/ Mint dual boots. One will almost certainly help you succeed. See :https://duckduckgo.com/?q=install+linux+mint+dual+boot+windows...

You can certainly research branding and trademark pages for guidance on what those requirements are, here are some examples:

https://github.com/linuxmint/brand-logo
https://www.linuxfoundation.org/legal/trademark-usage

where I'm forced to use things like Google for translation. I find the quality of the translations made by DeepL.com vastly superior. Just FYI! I absolutely agree that deepl is superior for most Western / Central European languages. I rely on it for correction & assistance in my German, Polish ...

I tend to use Mousepad, and Zim. I use mousepad for transitory edits... zim (wiki) for stuff I want to keep around for years in a readily accessible DB/ wiki.

Sie können die verwendeten Symbole einfach durch etwas ersetzen, das Ihnen besser gefällt.

All you need do to save your address book is Export it. After your new install, import the export file and you should be good to go. There are all manner of guides on the topic available online here are a couple: https://www.adviksoft.com/blog/export-thunderbird-contacts-to-vcard/ https://technical-...

Given such devices are personal preference items... almost anything probably qualifies as best by someone. There are always numerous reviews on such items, floating around the Internet. Here is a pretty recent one, maybe it will help you out.

https://itsfoss.com/best-music-players-linux/

Did you check your BIOS and run memory/hardware diagnostics?

Which DE? Which theme?

FWIW you can probably test most of those things out on your gear by simply running a LiveUSB.

Simply install xfce4 if you wish to use it. It is available in synaptic.

If you post your help request in accordance with the guidance in the pink area above you might get better help...