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On 18/10/2021 18:28, Paul Sutton via list wrote: > Hi All > > I had an e-mail from a potential new Linux / Free software user in Cornwall, she > hasn't started with it yet, but I did suggest starting off with LinuxMint as it > seems to 'just work'. Plus for new users it is pretty easy to use, has good > support (forum,irc etc) as well as a strong user base. > > I just wondered if anyone in that area would be able to provide some install help > please. I know the install guide is at > > https://linuxmint-installation-guide.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ > > But I don't know much about this EFI/UEFI thing. So if that needs disabling or > whatever you do. I can't help with that. > > Once it is installed myself and others can try and provide some support remotely. > > If anyone can respond who is local to Fowey, I can put you in touch. > > Thanks > > Paul How far into Cornwall - we have the Plymouth LUG approaching ... EFI should be mostly covered by the Mint installation procedure, although, getting to boot a non-native install media could be tricky. Who's conversant with the latest Windoze tom-foolery?! Cheers, veremitz/Michael.
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