Greetings all !!
Just got started about a week ago into Linux. (been exploring the idea for about 3 months)
Downloaded and installed LinuxMint to an old laptop and giving it a test drive. So far I'm pleased with with it. Although it has been a bit of a learning curve for me. However I do believe that eventually I'll end up installing it on my main laptop and using it as a daily driver.
I'm just an average person who has learned a lot by just pressing the ENTER key. That doesn't always go the way you think it should.
Anyways looking forward to this new adventure, hopefully not bricking this computer in the process !!!
Thanks for your time:
Newbie221
And KABOOM I'm here !!!
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Re: And KABOOM I'm here !!!
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Deepak
Mint 21.1 Cinnamon 64 bit with AMD A6 / 8GB
Mint 21.1 Cinnamon AMD Ryzen3500U/8gb
Re: And KABOOM I'm here !!!
Hello Newbie221,
Welcome to the Linux Mint Forum. Enjoy the journey!
I often recommend this page for new linux users. It can help with the learning.
https://linuxjourney.com
Welcome to the Linux Mint Forum. Enjoy the journey!
I often recommend this page for new linux users. It can help with the learning.
https://linuxjourney.com
Easy tips : https://easylinuxtipsproject.blogspot.com/ Pjotr's Great Linux projects page.
Linux Mint Installation Guide: http://linuxmint-installation-guide.rea ... en/latest/
Registered Linux User #462608
Linux Mint Installation Guide: http://linuxmint-installation-guide.rea ... en/latest/
Registered Linux User #462608
Re: And KABOOM I'm here !!!
Newbie221,Newbie221 wrote: ⤴Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:49 pm Greetings all !!
Just got started about a week ago into Linux. (been exploring the idea for about 3 months)
Downloaded and installed LinuxMint to an old laptop and giving it a test drive. So far I'm pleased with with it. Although it has been a bit of a learning curve for me. However I do believe that eventually I'll end up installing it on my main laptop and using it as a daily driver.
I'm just an average person who has learned a lot by just pressing the ENTER key. That doesn't always go the way you think it should.
Anyways looking forward to this new adventure, hopefully not bricking this computer in the process !!!
Thanks for your time:
Newbie221
For the occasional 'experiments' a Virtual Machine is a good friend. QEMU or VirtualBox are two methods. I do not experiment (any more LOL) on my daily driver, instead, I keep a VM updated and on the same version as my PC and try things out there. Of course, a VM is not going to have the same hardware as the host PC as the VM's hardware is virtualized, but it's better than taking risks with your main computer.
Plus, with VM's you can play with all sorts of other Distros, OS'es. QEMU can also 'Emulate' other architectures if I recall. VirtualBox is simpler but is only a hypervisor, not a hypervisor + Emulator like QEMU.
KMD2023
NW USA
Linux Hobbyist - Made the full switch Mar 2023
- "Backups are your friend, and Timeshift is a friend with benefits!"
NW USA
Linux Hobbyist - Made the full switch Mar 2023
- "Backups are your friend, and Timeshift is a friend with benefits!"