ok. giving up now. lolAnd that is the reason some people pay extra to buy a computer with Linux pre-installed. Although even that's no guarantee that every component will work properly. Some years ago I evaluated a laptop that came with Linux pre-installed and manufacturer-supported. I observed that the video-out didn't work; the manufacturer replied simply that video-out was not a functionality available on that model under Linux (obviously it worked under Windows.) The argument, of course, is that source code is available so "anyone" can - in theory - fix whatever problems may occur.
those seem kind of pricey. i tried buying a cheap hp laptop and installing linux on it from a flash drive but it failed.
what is the best way to wipe windows and install linux?
cheers,
grok
If Linux attempts to install from media (flash drive, etc.) but fails it's not likely due to failing to install the "best way." Whether Linux works is generally unrelated to whether you successfully "wipe" Windows or not. Some Linux versions may be capable of running off of media directly, so you can preview functionality with your hardware to some degree.
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