@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

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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@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 @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.

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(2/2)

"...that make the install process exponentially more difficult and tiresome. Not only that, but HP has it's own quarks to it. Such as optane memory management, IRST and various proprietary options that need to be disabled while trying to install Linux"

This sounds very serious to me, however, it was 4 years ago - a lifetime, even for BIOS/OS related issues.

Thoughts?

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I hope I don't lose any of the helpful new contacts who responded to my initial question by adding something I found from 4 (!)years ago re/ my PC:

"utsukushii_rei

I'd advise against hp laptops if you can find an alternative it would be much more simple of an install process. Gaming motherboards by themselves have been known to have excessive bios/uefi settings...

@satsuma
Thanks, I'd agree re/ Libre Office or the browser version for 90-95% of the people.
Unfortunately, I do Excel spreadsheet developments, and I'd rather need "Excel 2025." ;)

Apart from that, I do not want to store spread-sheet or doc-data in any clouds for privacy/security reasons.

#Wine sounds interesting. The question is, does it limit performance?

@SmallOther @Linux4Everyone @linux

@SmallOther
Trying a USB stick version is actually an excellent idea!--Maybe I can even access my two SSDs again, which the "very compentent" HP service technician made inaccessible when he tried upgrading the BIOS last week.

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@pyarra

Thanks for the very detailed thread.

"In regards to Office I think you might be out of luck. "

Are you saying that MS Office 365 (64-bit) will not run on #linux.

I have been using the 2019 version of Excel since its ß-version for performance reasons (and often don't have enough).
This is a k.o. criterion for me. :(