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I have got a question for all the #tech people out there with experience regarding #hp and #Linux

#Windows11 is being rolled out and I probably will have to set up my Laptop again. Never used #Linux on a PC, so how about:

Do #Linux distributions support HP omen 17 (2019) ?

If so, which one would you recommend for chiefly MS Office use (64-bit Excel a must) ?

How difficult is a set-up for a non-IT pro who has always worked with Windows (but installed systems)?

  • HistoPol (#HP)@mastodon.socialOP
    1·
    1 year ago

    @vipaal

    (2/3)

    …-no changes possible.
    I then Powered Off the system and it hung in several error lines. - Too risky for me and the 1024x768 is unusable nowadays.

    So, final verdict: OMEN is incompatible with UBUNTU, at least.

    Also, I tried to use the Boot Stick on my old ASUS. I did add the USBdrive as 1st boot priority. However, the Laptop does not recognize any bootable OS at all.
    I therefore giv

    @amunizp @Linux4Everyone @linux

      • vipaal@aus.social
        1·
        1 year ago

        @HistoPol
        Unfortunate to see hurdles thrown in the way to install a Linux based OS by manufacturers, though not quite surprising.

        If the desire to try remains in you, please reach out to the local Linux users group #lug and ask if one of the members could spare a couple of hours with you. Many old timers would be glad to help. Might even bring back their memories of install fests.

        https://www.infofuge.com/hp-omen-17-ubuntu/ there is hope to succeed in installing #ubuntu. Since as you said earlier that this is your first time outside of Windows there may be some loss in translation.

        @amunizp @Linux4Everyone @linux

        • HistoPol (#HP)@mastodon.socialOP
          0·
          1 year ago

          @vipaal

          (1/2)

          Thank you very much for your help and your kind words in particular.

          I might try again later on, but for now, I need to get my PC moving again.
          Strange that it did not work out with the old ASUS laptop either.

          I will bookmark this post to be able to get back to it.

          Funny enough, creating the Win10 bootstick was a piece of cake (as well) and the installation went smoothly (apart from the “1 m.” updates and restarts).
          Strange, with the…

          @amunizp @Linux4Everyone @linux