I am working on windows 10 currently. I was wondering if MX Linux could be installed directly from online. Thanks for taking the time to reply.

  • Lehmuusa@nord.pubEnglish
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    4 days ago

    What is the reason you want to do it specifically this way?

    I think if you want a very easy solution, then this might actually be the answer you are looking for:

    Get an USB stick. Then download the program called Unetbootin . Open the program. It has a list of all Linux distributions out there. I’d say choose Linux Mint. I’m using OpenSuSE Tumbleweed, and am very happy with it as well.

    Then in the bottom of the Unetbootin screen, choose your USB stick and press the install button. After that reboot your computer from that USB stick and things will be rolling just fine! :)

    You’ll be creating the USB stick with almost zero effort. It works and it’s easy.

    • TheViking@nord.pubOPEnglish
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      4 days ago

      If i download a windows version of unetbootin, i can use it on my current windows 10 laptop ?

      • Lehmuusa@nord.pubEnglish
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        4 days ago

        I guess that’s the word, yes.

        A thingy you plug into an USB port for saving files on it.

        • TheViking@nord.pubOPEnglish
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          4 days ago

          A pendrive is a pretty expensive item. Nevertheless, it’s probably the best method to install Linux.

          • Lehmuusa@nord.pubEnglish
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            4 days ago

            New ones are something like 64 GB and do indeed cost some 8 € or so, but since you only need some 4 GB, you can find a used one for 0,50 € or so :)

            • TheViking@nord.pubOPEnglish
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              4 days ago

              It’s said that €5 isn’t a lot of money, but a standard pendrive wouldn’t come less than ₹700-800, and that’s a lot of money.

              • Lehmuusa@nord.pubEnglish
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                4 days ago

                That’s what I guessed and decided to talk about the 8 € as big money. Because when I was living in Ukraine, where some people had a monthly salary of 70 €, it was indeed big money.

                But anyway, you can get a used pendrive for 40 INR for sure. No need to pay 700 for a new one with 64 GB, if a used one with 4 GB suffices for your needs :)

                • TheViking@nord.pubOPEnglish
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                  4 days ago

                  Any pendrive doesn’t come less than INR600-700. Anyways, i found out one having 29.2 GB of free space.