ubuntu installation on hp.net laptop

[bruce]

right.  once I have the box.
  but I'm trying to acquire as much data prior to that step.

On Mon, Nov 18, 2024, 10:15 AM Ian Bruntlett <ian.bruntlett at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hi Bruce,
>
> On Mon, 18 Nov 2024 at 15:01, bruce <badouglas at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi Ian.  my goal.  by the box  get it running on ubunu somehow.  Local
>> stores or repair shops aren't willing to do the test.  My peers aren't able
>> to test either.  so this process is one hand behind the back!
>>
> Well, if you have to buy the computer first before finding out if Ubuntu
> will run on it, once you have physical possession of the device, could you:
> 1. Attempt to boot Ubuntu from a live USB.
> 2. Use Ubuntu to see how well it works.
> 3. If step 2 works, then it is time to decide on installing Ubuntu onto
> the computer.
> 4. If step 2 doesn't work, would you be able to return the computer as
> unsuitable for your purposes? I don't know what local consumer protection
> mechanisms are in place where you are.
>
> Note: You'll need other people's advice about retaining Windows on your
> computer and/or shrinking Windows' partitions.
>
> HTH,
>
>
> Ian
>
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