Install linux on netbook using sd card techspot forums. Hi all, i want to install linux mint on my netbook. After downloading the iso file, make sure to verify linux iso. Dumping windows and installing linux mint, in just 10. First, back up everything you want to keep from your laptop. It has most of the packages used in the cinnamon edition. Could you guys give me advice on what version is a good starting point for my netbook. The mini 110 can handle windows 7, but linux mint doesnt cost any money and i figure a linux box is more useful to me than yet another windows box. Just wanted to share how linux mint 19 cinnamon 32bit on my intel atom 1. I would like to install a linux os on my eee netbook as a dual boot with windows xp which is what the netbook currently has. Jun 08, 2010 six different linux distributions, one hp 23 mininote netbook. My hp 23 mininote with wsvga 1024x600 display has been out on loan for several months. Of all the distributions on this list, mint offers arguably the most functional and.
Emphasis is put on the desktop experience along with outofbox multimedia support and encourages user feedback for improvements. One of my netbooks needed refreshing, and i decided to dump windows completely and install only linux mint. Aug 29, 20 hi all, i want to install linux mint on my netbook. Choose the right edition linux mint installation guide. So i came here to see what version i should install. Jun 24, 2010 would you like to try out the popular linux mint os on your windows computer or netbook. Linux mint 19 cinnamon 32bit very good performance for. Linux mint is free of charge thanks to your donations and adverts on the website and we hope youll enjoy it. How to install linux mint on acer aspire 5 from usb infofuge. Linux laptop and netbook having a problem installing or configuring linux on your laptop. I have done a little research and i decided i want to try linux mint as my fist os however there are so many different versions to try. Installing these utilities is recommended for netbooks and similar devices with low resolution displays.
I felt that it removed functionality from the netbook and basically turned it into something too dependent upon being online. I have linux mint debian gnome edition running on my aao netbook. Mar 27, 2015 if you dont have internet access on a linux mint computer, but have access to a windows pc, go to packages. For example, linux mint uses the fullfeatured though more heavy libreoffice will take longer to load on usually crappy slow netbook hard disks, while lubuntu uses the lighter abiword.
This will get all the goodies from the windows os to the linux mint installer. Ubuntu netbook remix unr is a version of the ubuntu linux distribution that has been optimized to make it to work better on netbooks and other devices with small screens or. I installed mint 10 into last partition and set up grub there. Now download the latest version of linux mint from the link below. Linux mint 19 cinnamon 32bit very good performance for old. Its goal is to ensure linux mint would be able to continue to deliver the same user experience, and how much work would be involved, if ubuntu was ever to disappear. This forum is for any topics relating to linux and either traditional laptops or netbooks such as. I was thinking mint xfce, or would something more lighter work better. Linux lite is a distro that finds favour wherever its installed, but for some odd reason is often left to one side, or forgotten completely when the talk turns to fresh, lightweight and manageable desktops. Heres how you can do it even without a cddvd drive with the mint4win installer.
If you want to access their source code you can use the aptget source command. I did download and install jolli cloud, but i didnt like it at all. You can download linux mint from the linux mint website. Instructions to install linux mint on acer aspire 5. In this article, we will examine how to setup and configure the mint system on a desktop or laptop.
If you dont have internet access on a linux mint computer, but have access to a windows pc, go to packages. It is my first netbook, and of course i still have to get used to it, but at first sight i have a grand example of how well linux is suited for that kind of machines and i intend to show off the pros of linux mint on this netbook. Linux mint version of ubuntu netbook remix linux mint community. Aug 07, 2017 dumping windows and installing linux mint, in just 10 minutes. Linux mint is free of charge thanks to your donations and adverts on the website and we. Both debian and linux mint appear to share a problem. This is how i installed a dual boot of linux mint 18 on existing ms windows 10 home upgraded from ms windows 7 starter. This forum is for any topics relating to linux and either traditional laptops or netbooks such as the asus eee pc, everex cloudbook or msi wind. How to install linux mint on an old laptop for beginners. Some of the packages we distribute are under the gpl. To install a clean linux mint on a pc, first, download the iso file from here.
One of my netbooks needed refreshing, and i decided to dump. Does anybody know if it is possible to install linux mint 17. Mar 31, 2014 how to install linux mint on your xp pc windows xp and linux mint. Jan 06, 2020 why and how to replace windows 7 with linux mint. Would you like to try out the popular linux mint os on your windows computer or netbook. Linux mint is a great default distro for new linux users, as it comes with a lot of the software youll need when switching from mac or windows, such as libreoffice, the favoured. Linux mint 9 on my netbook samsung n210 linux mint forums. For linux mint installation on netbook, the wubi program is mint4win.
The first step is to download the latest linux mint installation image, from the. Both are well suited to netbooks and most underpowered computers in general. Mint older version nb5200 ctl laptop or netbook, works fine with some minor problems. Over the labor day weekend i decided to upgrade my hp mini 110 netbook to linux mint 17. Dumping windows and installing linux mint, in just 10 minutes. Mint linux 10 installed into netbook without any hitch. Dumping windows and installing linux mint, in just 10 minutes zdnet. How to install linux mint on your xp pc windows xp and linux mint. I saw many versions on the main site but i dont know the differences, could you help me to find the better one for me. Linux mint is based on ubuntu and has various editions to choose from, each featuring a different desktop environment. Linux mint is a linux distribution with a very strong emphasis on accessibility and outofthebox ease of use for new users. Why and how to replace windows 7 with linux mint zdnet. Linux mint is an increasingly popular distribution of linux, and many users have found it more user friendly and convenient than other versions. How to replace windows xp with linux for free gizmos freeware.
There is the popular wubi installer windows based ubuntu installer which can let the user install the linux os from within windows. What should i install on my netbook linux mint forums. The linux mint lxde remix uses lxde as the desktop environment with xfces xfwm4 as the window manager. Thinkpenguin 10% of each sale is donated to linux mint. Linux mint version of ubuntu netbook remix linux mint. My old computer which i am using at the moment and running linux mint 17. Lubuntu may be a bit lighter, but i think any perceived difference would be due to the default applicationswhich you can change on linux mint also of course. The first step is to select your desired language or the language you will be using in the operating system. Linux format magazine a delightful, tasteful distro that makes linux feel like a breath of fresh air. How to install linux mint on your windows pc zdnet.
I was afraid that setting up grub into mbr would lead to loss of genuine windows 7 validation,heard it happened to somebody. How to replace windows 10 with linux mint entirely on an old. Sep 23, 2019 linux mint is a great default distro for new linux users, as it comes with a lot of the software youll need when switching from mac or windows, such as libreoffice, the favoured. Read below to choose which edition and architecture are right for you. Distros included are pepermint 8, legacy os, antix 16, tiny core 8 and linux lite 3. Chose ext4 file system, mint linux needs at least few gb space, i allcated 15gbs for mint. It is even more than a netbook, it is a propaganda tool for linux. They do not recognize micro sd cards as install targets. In order to check if the ubuntu netbook remix would be suitable for my wife parents i set myself to test it on a virtual machine or on laptop which is running karmic since alpha one. Upgrading an hp mini 110 to linux mint 17 the silicon. I was pleasantly surprised to see the thumb drive boot without having to have any modifications.
If you dont care for windows 10, its time to consider running linux mint instead. If youre not sure which one is right for you, cinnamon 64bit edition is the most popular. Sep 03, 2014 over the labor day weekend i decided to upgrade my hp mini 110 netbook to linux mint 17. How to get wifi working in linux mint after installation. The release is going to be officially announced in a day or two, but those itching to install the latest release can already grab the. How to install linux mint on an old laptop for beginners install. Jun, 2017 first, back up everything you want to keep from your laptop. Brothers at the interface gallery when you get to the mint download page, youll see a selection of download mirrors. Top 10 free operating systems for laptop or netbook for 2019.
This download is an iso file and requires a cd burner and blank cd to burn the disc image. Photos, data files, music, all the files that are of value to you must be backed up. Ubuntu is an open source software operating system that runs from the desktop, to the cloud, to all your internet connected things. Lmde is a linux mint project which stands for linux mint debian edition. After you install linux mint, they will all be gone. Install linux mint on your windows computer or netbook. Linux mint will be installed on your machine after a few steps 1. Mint older version nb5200 ctl laptop or netbook, works perfectly. Mate utilities for netbooks are an applet and a daemon to maximize windows and move their titles on the panel. I soon replaced it with the ubuntu netbook remix, and loved it.
Ive just received a copy of linux format, january edition, lxf232, which comes with a free bootable dvd with a collection of 32 bit distros for underpowered netbook type systems. The linux mint team have completed qa for the stable release of linux mint 19. Linux mint store computers and laptops in association with thinkpenguin, linux mint features the following computers. Ubuntu netbook remix unr is a version of the ubuntu linux distribution that has been optimized to make it to work better on netbooks and other devices with small screens or with the intel atom computer processor. Mint older version nx6110 hp compaq laptop or netbook, works fine.
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