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Re: Best Desktop Computer for Linux Mint

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On Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:20:08 -0700
Bobbie Sellers <bliss@mouse-potato.com> wrote:

> On 3/22/21 12:58 PM, Johnny wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > I have always used HP computers, then I got one with UEFI settings
> > instead of a legacy BIOS.  I didn't think I would ever get Linux
> > Mint installed on it.  I finally did get it installed, but it was a
> > pain.
> > 
> > I would like to try another brand of computer, like Asus, Lenovo,
> > Acer or some other brand.
> > 
> > Anyone know which brand is more compatible with a Linux operating
> > system?
> >   
> 
> 	I prefer Dell Latitudes, lightly used or refurbished.
> Most computers will have UEFI these days but you can go into
> the BIOS, see the manual for your model, and change to Legacy
> or simply turn off Secure Boot, a Microsoft addition to the
> problems of the world. The machines with Ryzen are not yet
> too visible in the used/refurbished marketplace but even
> a new one can have the pesky MS parts turned off.  On
> one model I installed to for a friend the disk was locked
> which required at the time entering the Windows install and
> using the Windows tool to alter the disk to make room for
> Linux nearly 2 years ago now.  Dell has at least one model
> that comes with Ubuntu and you just have to go to their
> site if that is of interest to order a new Linux computer.
> 
> bliss - “Nearly any fool can use a Linux computer. Many do.” After
> all here I am...
> 

It seems like a Dell Latitude is a laptop.  I would rather have a
desktop tower, or small form factor computer.  They are easier to work
on.

You are right about Microsoft, they are creating the problems for Linux
users.

With that HP I had, changing to legacy and turning off secure boot
wasn't enough.  I found I had to also turn off Microsoft Certification
Authority, and I couldn't do it with one visit to the UEFI settings.  I
had to turn legacy and secure boot first and save it, then go back to
the UEFI settings again and disable Microsoft Certification Authority.

I usually shop Newegg for refurbished computers.

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Best Desktop Computer for Linux Mint Johnny <johnny@invalid.net> - 2021-03-22 14:58 -0500
  Re: Best Desktop Computer for Linux Mint Bobbie Sellers <bliss@mouse-potato.com> - 2021-03-22 13:20 -0700
    Re: Best Desktop Computer for Linux Mint Johnny <johnny@invalid.net> - 2021-03-22 15:46 -0500
      Re: Best Desktop Computer for Linux Mint Zebee Johnstone <zebeej@gmail.com> - 2021-03-23 00:35 +0000
  Re: Best Desktop Computer for Linux Mint Andrew <Doug@hyperspace.vogon.gov> - 2021-03-22 22:08 +0100
    Re: Best Desktop Computer for Linux Mint Johnny <johnny@invalid.net> - 2021-03-22 16:20 -0500
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  Re: Best Desktop Computer for Linux Mint David Brown <david.brown@hesbynett.no> - 2021-03-23 08:22 +0100
    Re: Best Desktop Computer for Linux Mint Scott Alfter <scott@alfter.diespammersdie.us> - 2021-03-24 16:24 +0000
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