Re: Secure boot

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On Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:48:47 +1100, Axel wrote:

> Alan K. wrote:
>> On 3/21/26 3:02 PM, Axel wrote:
>>>
>>> Should I have it on or off? at present I have it off.
>>>
>> I have found it's less problematic with it off.
>>
>> This (not being the defacto answer) gives you a bit of background if
>> you're interested in reading.
>> https://www.siberoloji.com/managing-secure-boot-with-cinnamon-desktop-
on-linux-mint/
>>
>>
> would it be different with other distros?

Some distros are signed, some aren't. With secure boot turned off you 
don't have to wonder.

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