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@amunizp @ubuntu @Linux4Everyone @linux

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Thanks will look at this tomorrow.

No, the PC had (!) already not been working anymore b/c some smart-ass HP support technician thought it necessary to update the BIOS as a 1st step in finding about why the replaced battery did not work longer than only 45 min. Now, the PC doesn't find a bookable OS on the 2 upgrade SSD's anymore, that had been working nicely for several years. What he should...

@amunizp @ubuntu @Linux4Everyone @linux

...need to be reset in the BIOS, though what, no idea whatsoever.

@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.

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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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@pyarra

I get that point, which is what I had hoped for to switch.
However, I would still be working on a "Windows PC," though a virtual one, as I work with MS O365 must of the time, apart from the browser and some other app's for editing pictures, pdf's, etc., but that is just "cosmetics."

I am not a security pro, but my VM would still be hooked up to the WWW, so what is the (security/privacy) difference - apart from that I can more easily reset the PC to an earlier state?

Also, you still..

@pyarra

Thanks for your reply.

The VM idea is feasible. I am presently doing it on a Windows PC, while the Omen is supposed to be being repaired. However, this reduces performance, as memory is shared, etc.

If I have the VM(ware) on Linux instead of Win10 or 11, what would I have as benefits?

@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?

@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

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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@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

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, 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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