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(Old issue I didn’t deal with because sidetracked)
Hey I want to install Linux on an old outdated computer so I can use it, but a guide is asking me to verify the iso file and no matter the source I try the numbers don’t match.
This really held up what should be a simple process but I don’t want to install from a file that has potentially been altered.
What do pls?
I know mint offers this on their website, but that's more to make sure you're not installing dodgy malware instead, say if you downloaded the image from a torrent or mirror instead of the actual site.
It's not necessary but recommended. You could always try to install since it's on an old laptop you could wipe again if anything goes wrong.
Happy to help too if you need it
I’m going to double check. It looks like I went to linuxmint.com and chose Cinnamon.
And when the numbers didn’t match I tried mirrors (which claimed to be from reputable sources like universities and looked legit) to do the sha hashing steps on those too.
Seems in March someone on linux.org was talking about bad isos, I’mma read through and see if they found a solution.
https://www.linux.org/threads/linux-mint-cinnamon-22-1-and-virtualbox.56035/
It looked like there was more to it with OP in that thread. Maybe even download Rufus and see if you can flash an iso onto your drive with that alright. You can trial Mint on your machine before doing the install to test it too
Ok thanks, I’ll check it out
That's weird - Ive not had that issue but I have to say I am often a bit lazy and don't check. If it's not lining up it suggests the download was corrupted. I guess you have tried the download more then once?
If you tell em which distro I would be happy to go through the steps and download and share what I did in case there's something you are doing wrong (not suggesting there is - I don't know how much of a computer person you are). But I am travelling so can't do it this week because I dont want to be downloading over mobile hotspot.
Thanks for the offer! I’ve managed to create bootable installations and install them before, and run simple commands, but tended to skip this step. It’s not a problem with directions either, I faithfully followed the verification guide which worked. The numbers just don’t match.
It may genuinely be an issue with the isos as someone else who got as far as installation is talking about corrupted files. https://www.linux.org/threads/linux-mint-cinnamon-22-1-and-virtualbox.56035/
The distribution I was downloading was Cinnamon 22.1 but I’m wondering if I should try Ubuntu
I’ve only skimmed the first few posts but adding it here so I don’t lose it
Yeah that sounds like it might just be a dodgy download. It's been a while since I played around with other distros (I am old and can't be bothered and run Ubuntu now) but mint used to be my go to for older machines. It's lighter then ubuntu
I’ll have to dig more into it and see what other people are doing