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solarbear · October 6th, 2017, 05:44 AM

The noscript is a great add-on, but it can disable some functionality. I use palemoon browser,as it will be supporting IHG while firefox will not.. i temporarily enable VEF in the no-script after the initial page load, and all is well.

This seems like a noscript issue.

Also, enable the firewall. and install firejail sandbox with the defaults.

**wimbo77** · January 19th, 2020, 07:23 PM

When you've downloaded one of these alternative Operating Systems, Mint, Ubuntu or whatever then what do you do next with a iso file ? I'm 32bit Win7 Pro.

fredbloggs · January 19th, 2020, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by wimbo77

When you've downloaded one of these alternative Operating Systems, Mint, Ubuntu or whatever then what do you do next with a iso file ? I'm 32bit Win7 Pro.

Either create a CD/DVD from the .iso file and then boot from that to start installation, or use something like RUFUS on a windows machine to create a bootable USB stick and install that way.

https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/linu...-the-easy-way/

You can install Linux alongside windows, dual booting as here:

https://www.lifewire.com/ultimate-wi...-guide-2200653

An alternative to just try Linux is to use WUBI and install it as a file on the existing windows hard drive, where it can be uninstalled as you would a windows programme.

https://www.lifewire.com/wubi-linux-...rogram-2201175

**Misrule** · January 20th, 2020, 12:11 PM

It's probably easiest to use Rufus to create a bootable USB and run Linux from there. You can try it out, learn about it and, if you decide you want it, can then consider dual booting with Win7.

crinolynne · January 20th, 2020, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misrule

It's probably easiest to use Rufus to create a bootable USB and run Linux from there. You can try it out, learn about it and, if you decide you want it, can then consider dual booting with Win7.

Rufus worked well for me. Once you find that app, it's a brainless process.
I've resurrected a couple of 32 bit laptops by converting them to Mint, 19.3 is very mature. There are some negatives however - I use Wine to run windows only apps/progs - it's less than seamless - imvu will run but slowly - probably because it challenges the RAM/Graphics. I haven't found a decent image browser and irfanview won't run under Wine. But those never ran on the ancient windows machine anyway.
Good luck.

**highwayman274** · January 21st, 2020, 11:32 PM

For those who might be inclined to give Linux Ubunto a try . . . .

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Originally Posted by highwayman274

As suggested (above), I have opted to try Ubuntu 18.04.1 using a "live", bootable USB stick.

The Ubuntu website has very straightforward instructions for downloading the ISO file using Windows, how to download Rufus and create a bootable USB stick, and how to try-out Ubuntu without actually installing the software on your hard-drive.

I followed the instructions, and everything worked as predicted. My display, keyboard, mouse, etc. all worked without any problem, and my WiFi network was recognized, too. After a simple log-in to my WiFi I was able to surf the web using Firefox.

I'm not sure if my live USB stick is "persistent" and will allow me to download and install the Chromium or Google Chrome browser, but I will give it a try.

For the time being, I will experiment with Ubuntu on the live USB stick.

I really like their "bionic beaver" . . . but, hey, I am Canadian (LOL).

Some useful links:

Home page for the download:

Code:

https://ubuntu.com/desktop

Try Ubuntu before you install it:

Code:

https://tutorials.ubuntu.com/tutorial/try-ubuntu-before-you-install?_ga=2.4870970.847105786.1579554874-117102069.1579554874#0

Create a bootable USB stick:

Code:

https://tutorials.ubuntu.com/tutorial/tutorial-create-a-usb-stick-on-windows#0

**highwayman274** · January 23rd, 2020, 05:15 PM

I have now completed the installation of Ubuntu 18.04.1 on my Dell Vostro laptop; purging WIndows 7 from the hard-drive in the process.

I do not have any experience with Linux coding, having been an MS DOS / Windows user for over 30 years. As a consequence, I relied entirely on tutorials at the Ubuntu web-site to guide me through the process. Since I still have a Windows 8.1 desktop computer, I was able to keep the tutorials up on the screen of that machine, while implementing the instructions on my laptop. There were absolutely no problems of any kind (except for having two wireless mice in close proximity to one another, and repeatedly reaching for the wrong one).

I was able to install the Google Chrome browser, and import all my old bookmarks. I have also found Ubuntu apps to replace the various Windows apps and utilities that I have used for decades.

The only time I had to open the "Terminal" and type in some code was to install the antivirus app "ClamTK". It took me back to my early years with DOS, but wow . . . did it ever run fast, and flawless. I decided to load ClamTK because I sometimes download videos from sketchy web-sites, and I want to scan them for viruses, etc before viewing them.

My laptop now looks, feels, and acts remarkably like it did on Windows 7. I'm sure I will encounter some bumps as I start to work with the Ubuntu apps, but the first 48 hours have gone extremely well.

**Grouchy** · January 25th, 2020, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by highwayman274

I have now completed the installation of Ubuntu 18.04.1 on my Dell Vostro laptop; purging WIndows 7 from the hard-drive in the process.

Welcome to the Linux community... computing for grown-ups :-)

I took the plunge to dump Windoze years ago. I wouldn't go back to it..

There is a lot of excellent help available on the Linux forums where I can guarantee that the "old hands" are both helpful and respectful of "newbies". We all had to start with Linux once.

Best piece of advice? Don't be afraid to ask for help. No question is too simple to be asked and no-one will think you are in any way foolish by not knowing.

If I can help at all, drop me a PM..

**FatesWarning** · January 26th, 2020, 12:52 AM

Yes, have used Ubuntu and Mint, l like Mints UI.

**boobsville** · January 26th, 2020, 01:37 AM

Moved from Windows to Linux years ago and happy with that decision.

October 6th, 2017, 05:44 AM	#51
solarbear Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 462 Thanks: 62,358 Thanked 5,248 Times in 459 Posts	The noscript is a great add-on, but it can disable some functionality. I use palemoon browser,as it will be supporting IHG while firefox will not.. i temporarily enable VEF in the no-script after the initial page load, and all is well. This seems like a noscript issue. Also, enable the firewall. and install firejail sandbox with the defaults. __________________ Smutus Emeritus

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January 20th, 2020, 12:11 PM	#54
Misrule Vintage Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 542 Thanks: 29,377 Thanked 16,340 Times in 862 Posts	It's probably easiest to use Rufus to create a bootable USB and run Linux from there. You can try it out, learn about it and, if you decide you want it, can then consider dual booting with Win7.

January 23rd, 2020, 05:15 PM	#57
highwayman274 Former Staff Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Great White North Posts: 7,697 Thanks: 245,146 Thanked 130,613 Times in 8,119 Posts	I have now completed the installation of Ubuntu 18.04.1 on my Dell Vostro laptop; purging WIndows 7 from the hard-drive in the process. I do not have any experience with Linux coding, having been an MS DOS / Windows user for over 30 years. As a consequence, I relied entirely on tutorials at the Ubuntu web-site to guide me through the process. Since I still have a Windows 8.1 desktop computer, I was able to keep the tutorials up on the screen of that machine, while implementing the instructions on my laptop. There were absolutely no problems of any kind (except for having two wireless mice in close proximity to one another, and repeatedly reaching for the wrong one). I was able to install the Google Chrome browser, and import all my old bookmarks. I have also found Ubuntu apps to replace the various Windows apps and utilities that I have used for decades. The only time I had to open the "Terminal" and type in some code was to install the antivirus app "ClamTK". It took me back to my early years with DOS, but wow . . . did it ever run fast, and flawless. I decided to load ClamTK because I sometimes download videos from sketchy web-sites, and I want to scan them for viruses, etc before viewing them. My laptop now looks, feels, and acts remarkably like it did on Windows 7. I'm sure I will encounter some bumps as I start to work with the Ubuntu apps, but the first 48 hours have gone extremely well.

January 26th, 2020, 12:52 AM	#59
FatesWarning Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Great Southern Land Posts: 4,948 Thanks: 42,360 Thanked 82,685 Times in 4,973 Posts	Yes, have used Ubuntu and Mint, l like Mints UI.

January 26th, 2020, 01:37 AM	#60
boobsville Vintage Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 855 Thanks: 36,430 Thanked 12,220 Times in 835 Posts	Moved from Windows to Linux years ago and happy with that decision.