Linux @lemmy.ml HistoPol (#HP) @mastodon.social 1y ago

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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)?

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@HistoPol

Hi, does the HP omen 17 have a usb port? Do you have a USB stick? You can try several OS very easily. For example: https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/try-ubuntu-before-you-install#1-getting-started

I am assuming you know about #libreOffice and office365 (online) but you still want to run excel on Linux. you either need to use a compatible layer thing called #wine or #crossoversoftware for Linux not sure which.

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- @amunizp @Linux4Everyone @linux
  
  It has at least two USB ports: one even 3.1, if I remember correctly.
  
  Yes, re/ #LibreOffice and #OfficeOnline - no re/ compatibility and performance.
  
  Excellent.
  
  Just cleaned a stick. Will try your 1st suggestion now.
  
  @amunizp
  I am going for the most recommended https://etcher.balena.io
  
  ETCHER FOR LINUX X64 (64-BIT) (APPIMAGE)
  LINUX
  X64
  
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  @amunizp
  
  ok, at stick of at least 12 GB is required. Had to switch.
  
  Also, OMENs are not certified for #Ubuntu, will try anyway:
  
  https://activism.openworlds.info/@barb/110511082893469616
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  @HistoPol
  Not sure what Omens and the news article have to do?
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  @amunizp
  
  Once you realize, that you need to select the #Etcher version for the host system, not the target #OS you want to install, it is all great. - Already at 20% of #Ubuntu on the #USB stick.
  
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  @amunizp
  
  Ok. The installation on the stick is completed.
  I put the stick in the target system (HP) and did not mess with any further settings, but pressed Try Ubuntu (first option).
  
  Then, I selected the colorful (:)) option "Try Ubuntu" (without installation)
  
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  @amunizp
  
  The system did start and looks sort of like a windows 1.0 desktop, but in white on bright yellow, almost unreadable.
  
  Thoughts?
  
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  @HistoPol
  That is strange #Ubuntu is normally purple or orange. And defo should not look like windows 1.0 . icons run on the left side and a very thin info bar on top
  
  Could it be some sort of BIOS/UEFI config? Screen?
  
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  @ubuntu
  
  @amunizp
  
  Was able to power down the system using the #ApplicationLauncherSearch, but the color settings need to be fixed.
  
  https://vitux.com/3-ways-to-shut-down-power-off-your-ubuntu-system/
  
  Does this have to be done via BIOS settings before booting? Once the system starts, I can hardly see a thing, got lucky with the launcher.
  
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  @amunizp @Linux4Everyone @linux
  
  Too bad, as I was thinking, #BIOS errors with the #Ubuntu #Linux #bootstick.
  
  Any 💡 ideas which settings would need to be changed?
  
  @HistoPol
  https://www.infofuge.com/hp-omen-17-ubuntu/
  Not an HP owner or user. So Googled, and it seems the process is straightforward.
  #linuxmint builds on #ubuntu, and is a leading install and forget distribution which is also a good starting point for newcomers.
  
  That said, not clear on how you got the BIOS errors. Could you walkthrough to it please?
  
  @amunizp @Linux4Everyone @linux
  
  @vipaal
  
  Not sure if I understood everything. I created the USB bootstick with the latest 5yr "warranty" versión.
  Then, I reebooted and selected the 1st option: start or install.
  I then selected boot from USB.
  Then I got the BIOS Error screen for some second.
  After that, the yellow screen from the UEL below, but with white instead of green.
  
  Note: I've never seen a working #Linux desktop.
  
  @amunizp @Linux4Everyone @linux
  
  @HistoPol
  This colour thing is interesting.
  
  Is this the thing? https://askubuntu.com/questions/1404516/screen-turns-yellow-even-using-the-live-option-ubuntu-22-04
  
  @ubuntu
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  @HistoPol
  Because you are only testing maybe use an older distribution for #Ubuntu LTS?
  OR
  Sudo warning: https://heimdalsecurity.com/blog/watch-out-you-might-get-hacked-when-copy-pasting-commands-from-webpages/
  
  The answer says to enable Wayland. But does not say where to put those commands: Ctrl+Alt+T will open a terminal (command prompt-ish). The first line will open a hacker-like text editor. Do the edit and a menu in the bottom tells you how to save and close. "^" is ctrl key. Nano (the text editor) is made for computers without mice.
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  @amunizp
  
  Yes, exactly, but with no green but white instead (even worse contrast).
  
  I read the link now:
  
  "
  I managed to solve the problem, I had to set the monitor calibration in Settings/Color and set sRGB as default for both monitors."
  Will not work for me as I cannot see a think w/ white on yellow. The power-down button was puré luck.
  Also, this us a laptop monitor, no #display buttons, etc.
  
  IMO sth. would..
  
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  @amunizp @ubuntu @Linux4Everyone @linux
  
  ...need to be reset in the BIOS, though what, no idea whatsoever.

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