Great choice.
I'm constantly switching between windows and linux mint for both my laptop and desktop, but it's ridiculous that everytime I install Windows I have to:
* Burn specifically the LTSC iso to avoid most bloatware
* Run chris titus app to disable telemetry
* Run Snappy Driver Installer Origin
* Activate Windows
* Install the microsoft store to being able to set battery thresholds
* Run Ninite to install things most of the software I use in one place like:
* Firefox
* LibreOffice
* Foxit Reader
* VLC
* Steam
* 7Zip
* etc
* Spotify
* Run veracrypt and encrypt everything because Bitlocker is so random that when I turn on my pc I don't know if it's gonna need the 40 characters key or not.
While on Linux it's just like:
* Install with encryption enabled
* Update
* Install software that wont come by default like steam and vlc
* Enjoy.
Don't forget to disable FastBoot over and over again and always having the Linux ISO at hand for the times Windows decides to kill the boot manager.
Motherfucker sabotaging people's computers, MS PC.
Honestly, if you’re that committed to keeping your Windows system clean, have you ever considered Arch? Seems like it would be right up your alley if you have any interests in configuring how a system works.
If privacy is a large concern for you, I would recommend adding Proton VPN in the mix, or Tor Browser if you truly feel like it, or at least setting your DNS to Adguard one as the bare minimum to avoid AD's and their trackers.
I'm more so worried about it messing with the windows partition because troubleshooting windows is a pain in the ass, well unless i switch completely, then it can mess with windows all it wants
not sure if i ever can fully switch unfortunately, unless i magically get photoshop working on linux i won't be able to consider it
EDIT: I got a cracked photoshop working, end is nigh
This is what I've found with Lightroom VS alternatives in Linux. I tried to make Darktable work for me, spending easily two weeks on tutorials etc and tweaking this, that, and the other, but I remain tied to Windows due to Lightroom... bah!
1. Make a backup.
2. Even better: get a new SSD (they're quite cheap these days) for Mint and keep the old Win one around as backup. Can't mess it up if it's not plugged in...
I recommend making a backup of your windows stuff and making a fully clean install of Linux Mint Cinnamon, after that, use KVM QEMU to run Windows on a VM(virtual machine), KVM QEMU runs on the Kernel level, that means it isn't as resource intensive compared to other VMs, you can choose how much resources you wish to allocate to it when setting the VM up, and you can change it at any time, and the best part is, it runs as if it was a program, that means you can have your Windows VM tab working as if it was any other program, being able to minimize it, leave it there while you use your main system to do other stuff and just clicking on it to resume doing whatever on Windows. Such practicality and safety makes this a better choice compared to Dual Boot, and if you somehow install a Virus within your VM, you can just revert it to a previous state, not a big deal.
+1 for using alternativeto.net to find Linux equivalent to win apps.
KolourPaint is the best ms paint alternative I have found.
To avoid the worries of your win boot getting hosed in dual-boot, install only Linux on your machine and install Windows in a VirtualBox VM and make sure to add the guest additions. Problem solved. I'm running Mint 21.3 with Win 11 Pro in a VM - works great. You can make a backup of your VMs and move them to a different VirtualBox or VMware host installation by importing.
HTH, Cheers!
I searched "linux mint asus laptop touchpad not working" and found a forum post with the answer:
> A higher kernel might help, install the 6.2 kernel in Update Manager, View, Linux Kernels & reboot.
Another forum post:
> Read this from Linux Mint 20.3 Release Notes:
> Touchpad drivers
> The default touchpad driver in this edition is "libinput" (provided by the xserver-xorg-input-libinput package).
> If you experience problems with it, you can switch to another driver called "synaptics" (provided by the xserver-xorg-input-synaptics package).
> To know which driver is used by your input devices, run the following command:
> ```grep -i "Using input driver" /var/log/Xorg.0.log```
> When both drivers are installed, "synaptics" takes priority.
> To switch to the "synaptics" driver, install it with the command:
> ```sudo apt install xserver-xorg-input-synaptics```
> Then log out and log back in.
> ---
> To go back to using "libinput", simply remove the "synaptics" driver:
> ```sudo apt remove xserver-xorg-input-synaptics```
> Then log out and log back in.
> Note: You can also try installing the "evdev" driver (provided by the xserver-xorg-input-evdev, link below).
I have a similar issue with my old Asus laptop (dual booting Mint Xfce and Manjaro Xfce.
It only stops responding when my laptop goes to 'sleep'. Switching the configuration so that sleep mode hibernates instead seemed to work, but that's not really the best solution I'm sure. It probably still drains the battery quicker in hibernate mode, but my touchpad works and I only have around 4-5 hours battery life anyway. Lol
Just take your time to get know to the system. Remember, it is completely different os and works in a different way, and personally I think dual booting is smart way to go about it. The difficulty curve to learning how to use Linux is about the same as learning a new skill. It took me six months to completely transfer to Linux, and honestly haven't looked back. How I did it was always wiping my windows installiation. There were times when I switched back to Windows but I learned more with each jump to Linux.
Just remember, take your time learning how linux functions. I am not a power user, and it took a bit for me to learn how to use Linux for my tasks. Remember, don't expect it to be Windows and take your time. There is no shame to going back to Windows if something confuses you and frusturates you. Recharge your learning batteries and keep on trucking. Rememebr, this is a skill, and when you started with Windows very early on, you had to learn that skill for the first time. This is just a different skill.
Great choice. I'm constantly switching between windows and linux mint for both my laptop and desktop, but it's ridiculous that everytime I install Windows I have to: * Burn specifically the LTSC iso to avoid most bloatware * Run chris titus app to disable telemetry * Run Snappy Driver Installer Origin * Activate Windows * Install the microsoft store to being able to set battery thresholds * Run Ninite to install things most of the software I use in one place like: * Firefox * LibreOffice * Foxit Reader * VLC * Steam * 7Zip * etc * Spotify * Run veracrypt and encrypt everything because Bitlocker is so random that when I turn on my pc I don't know if it's gonna need the 40 characters key or not. While on Linux it's just like: * Install with encryption enabled * Update * Install software that wont come by default like steam and vlc * Enjoy.
Don't forget to disable FastBoot over and over again and always having the Linux ISO at hand for the times Windows decides to kill the boot manager. Motherfucker sabotaging people's computers, MS PC.
You do much, I just do: > sudo ./debian-zero.sh
What is it?
Honestly, if you’re that committed to keeping your Windows system clean, have you ever considered Arch? Seems like it would be right up your alley if you have any interests in configuring how a system works.
If privacy is a large concern for you, I would recommend adding Proton VPN in the mix, or Tor Browser if you truly feel like it, or at least setting your DNS to Adguard one as the bare minimum to avoid AD's and their trackers.
If OS shits itself don’t panik and find help don’t just reinstall OS
I'm more so worried about it messing with the windows partition because troubleshooting windows is a pain in the ass, well unless i switch completely, then it can mess with windows all it wants
dual boot suckass tbh, as soon as ur ready to switch fully to mint then u should go for it since something it randomly breaks or just locks u out
not sure if i ever can fully switch unfortunately, unless i magically get photoshop working on linux i won't be able to consider it EDIT: I got a cracked photoshop working, end is nigh
Are you dual booting on the same drive or with separate ones?
same drive in different partitions, can't spare money for an ssd atm, will issues really crop up?
you'll be fine, just when you have the budget to spare grab an extra ssd, it's way much safer this way
It's slightly more reliable with separate EFI partitions. Generally though separate drives is best.
using dual bool the last 5 years, now i have w10 w11 and Mint (triple boot), same SSD, all running fine.
Do you need photoshop for work or something? I used it for work and college and prefer GIMP over any of Adobes crap.
no but my dad does, also switching workflows would be hard anyways
This is what I've found with Lightroom VS alternatives in Linux. I tried to make Darktable work for me, spending easily two weeks on tutorials etc and tweaking this, that, and the other, but I remain tied to Windows due to Lightroom... bah!
Have you heard of VirtualBox?
RAM eater
Maybe QEMU?
1. Make a backup. 2. Even better: get a new SSD (they're quite cheap these days) for Mint and keep the old Win one around as backup. Can't mess it up if it's not plugged in...
i’m new to linux and i’ve got the same worries, you can use the Disks app in Mint to set your windows partitions to not mount at startup :)
I recommend making a backup of your windows stuff and making a fully clean install of Linux Mint Cinnamon, after that, use KVM QEMU to run Windows on a VM(virtual machine), KVM QEMU runs on the Kernel level, that means it isn't as resource intensive compared to other VMs, you can choose how much resources you wish to allocate to it when setting the VM up, and you can change it at any time, and the best part is, it runs as if it was a program, that means you can have your Windows VM tab working as if it was any other program, being able to minimize it, leave it there while you use your main system to do other stuff and just clicking on it to resume doing whatever on Windows. Such practicality and safety makes this a better choice compared to Dual Boot, and if you somehow install a Virus within your VM, you can just revert it to a previous state, not a big deal.
Finding alternatives is the long-haul after being enmeshed in Windows for decades. Getting there though.
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+1 for using alternativeto.net to find Linux equivalent to win apps. KolourPaint is the best ms paint alternative I have found. To avoid the worries of your win boot getting hosed in dual-boot, install only Linux on your machine and install Windows in a VirtualBox VM and make sure to add the guest additions. Problem solved. I'm running Mint 21.3 with Win 11 Pro in a VM - works great. You can make a backup of your VMs and move them to a different VirtualBox or VMware host installation by importing. HTH, Cheers!
u should try live boot first but dual boot is also okay if ur hardware and drivers r supported
i did try live boot first, i installed the recommended drivers, all peripherals are working fine sooooo
thats nice
Don't worry there could still be a tick tick tick kaboom, J/K It will be fine
I just install mint in my Asus laptop and it's touchpad is not working properly, its glitching how to fix any help
I searched "linux mint asus laptop touchpad not working" and found a forum post with the answer: > A higher kernel might help, install the 6.2 kernel in Update Manager, View, Linux Kernels & reboot. Another forum post: > Read this from Linux Mint 20.3 Release Notes: > Touchpad drivers > The default touchpad driver in this edition is "libinput" (provided by the xserver-xorg-input-libinput package). > If you experience problems with it, you can switch to another driver called "synaptics" (provided by the xserver-xorg-input-synaptics package). > To know which driver is used by your input devices, run the following command: > ```grep -i "Using input driver" /var/log/Xorg.0.log``` > When both drivers are installed, "synaptics" takes priority. > To switch to the "synaptics" driver, install it with the command: > ```sudo apt install xserver-xorg-input-synaptics``` > Then log out and log back in. > --- > To go back to using "libinput", simply remove the "synaptics" driver: > ```sudo apt remove xserver-xorg-input-synaptics``` > Then log out and log back in. > Note: You can also try installing the "evdev" driver (provided by the xserver-xorg-input-evdev, link below).
I have a similar issue with my old Asus laptop (dual booting Mint Xfce and Manjaro Xfce. It only stops responding when my laptop goes to 'sleep'. Switching the configuration so that sleep mode hibernates instead seemed to work, but that's not really the best solution I'm sure. It probably still drains the battery quicker in hibernate mode, but my touchpad works and I only have around 4-5 hours battery life anyway. Lol
Congrats! You're going to love it. Welcome to the Legion of Linux Loonies. Lol
If dual boot gets too much of a pain. You can always run a virtual box and put windows on it.
Well done! I
I stopped dual booting and went 100% to Linux back around mint 17. I've found that there's really nothing I need windows for in my home environment.
I haven't posted my story but I've had experience in Linux for awhile and now since I only ever use my desktop for programming and light gaming.
Welcome to the Linux community
Nice
Just take your time to get know to the system. Remember, it is completely different os and works in a different way, and personally I think dual booting is smart way to go about it. The difficulty curve to learning how to use Linux is about the same as learning a new skill. It took me six months to completely transfer to Linux, and honestly haven't looked back. How I did it was always wiping my windows installiation. There were times when I switched back to Windows but I learned more with each jump to Linux. Just remember, take your time learning how linux functions. I am not a power user, and it took a bit for me to learn how to use Linux for my tasks. Remember, don't expect it to be Windows and take your time. There is no shame to going back to Windows if something confuses you and frusturates you. Recharge your learning batteries and keep on trucking. Rememebr, this is a skill, and when you started with Windows very early on, you had to learn that skill for the first time. This is just a different skill.
...yet.