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mortal tusk Aug 13, 2024, 6:17 PM

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Sorry if this is a dumb question i am a linux noob i just don't like what windows is doing so i want to switch and want to know if these download mirror links on the website of mint are all legit and safe to download?

fervent sphinx Aug 13, 2024, 6:20 PM

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yes

mortal tusk Aug 13, 2024, 6:22 PM

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fervent sphinx yes

So they are all like looked through and legit?

fervent sphinx Aug 13, 2024, 6:24 PM

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they contain copies. if you're on windows now, check the MS store for some free "sha256 check" tool

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then use that to verify the downloaded iso

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compare the hash string to the right one in the sha256.txt file on the Mint site download area

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while u wait for the download, read this pdf.. it still applies #1272611699341660241 message

mortal tusk Aug 13, 2024, 6:33 PM

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sorry for being stupid but i can't find that tool but can i already start downloading the iso file or am i at risk of getting a virus by it or smth like that?

fervent sphinx Aug 13, 2024, 6:34 PM

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ur fine to download it

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keep searching the MS store

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sha256 hash tool

mortal tusk Aug 13, 2024, 6:35 PM

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so i download the iso file and search for the tool?

fervent sphinx Aug 13, 2024, 6:35 PM

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checksum verifier

fervent sphinx Aug 13, 2024, 6:35 PM

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mortal tusk so i download the iso file and search for the tool?

yes

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actually u can also get ventoy, it's to prepare the bootable usb and comes with the veriify tool

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www.ventoy,net

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see this link #1272646172175237201 message

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when you boot with the ventoy usb, the 2nd screen will have that

mortal tusk Aug 13, 2024, 6:40 PM

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or can i just verify it in mint after too?

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already got the etcher and stuff

fervent sphinx Aug 13, 2024, 6:42 PM

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ventoy's better

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and no u cant verify an iso once you have installed it. kind of pointless to do that if ur worried it's broken or malware

mortal tusk Aug 13, 2024, 6:47 PM

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this?

fervent sphinx Aug 13, 2024, 6:47 PM

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yes

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is ur pc for linux fairly new?

mortal tusk Aug 13, 2024, 6:48 PM

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wdym with that?

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my english isn't the best sorry

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do you mean if its a new pc?

fervent sphinx Aug 13, 2024, 6:48 PM

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the computer u want to install linux on. when was it made?

mortal tusk Aug 13, 2024, 6:49 PM

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fervent sphinx the computer u want to install linux on. when was it made?

like 2 years ago

fervent sphinx Aug 13, 2024, 6:49 PM

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alright quite new

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after you unzip the ventoy package, have your USB inserted, then run ventoy2disk

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then go to Option menu, Partition style

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and pick GPT

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then make sure the correct USB drive is shown , then click install

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after your mint iso finishes downloading, COPY and PASTE it to the new EMPTY ventoy usb

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📎 Linux_Mint_User_Guide_english_18.0.pdf

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^^ have a good read thru that for both install and for orientation. note: ignore the info printed there for the windows sha256 tool and link. it doesnt work anymore. @mortal tusk

fervent sphinx Aug 14, 2024, 4:31 PM

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mortal tusk so i download the iso file and search for the tool?

#💬general message

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if u want to verify from inside Windows itself.

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use powershell.

mortal tusk Aug 14, 2024, 4:32 PM

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fervent sphinx if u want to verify from inside Windows itself.

already did that

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all good

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i don't need help anymore thank you

fervent sphinx Aug 14, 2024, 4:32 PM

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cool.

mortal tusk Aug 14, 2024, 4:35 PM

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fervent sphinx cool.

btw sorry that i was so stupid sometimes and didn't understand everything as i said i am a noobie i just don't like what windows is doing

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