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    Installing Manjaro XFCE or any other distro over Linux Mint 20.1 on same partitions.

    I have been informed that I have not been posing in the right manner but using PM. Hope this is not too redundant. Because I have screwed this process up in the past which required that I start from scratch with Win 10 I need some clear and detailed instructions on how to proceed without...
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    Just in case I can't setup Latest Linux Mint distro to my statisfaction.

    Looking for the best method to install another Linux distro over the existing version. I have seen three options so far. #1--seems the easiest, just install to the already existing partitions. #2--suggests that the partition contents be deleted (root partition formatted) and then install the new...
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    How to change start page.

    I have tried every method found via search without success. One of those tutorials did say that if it can't be done there is a bug. Can someone tell me how they changed their Linux mint 20.0 Startpage from Linux default to google or duckduckgo?
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    Frustrated again.

    Every few years I attempt to install and use Linux Mint. Maybe an 81-year-old should just give up. Again I installed it correctly and starting to add my desired apps. I installed Firefox and it put the shortcut on the left side of my screen. I want to move it whenever I want but can't. I know I...
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    Need help with Terminal command

    The following is directions to install my PureVpn to Linux Mint 19.3 1Download PureVPN Linux Application from here. 2 From terminal, move to the directory where package is downloaded. 3 Install PureVPN package using the following command sudo dpkg -i <package_name> (For Debian OS) sudo rpm...
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    Long time Windows user looking to switch to Linux

    I was out of control with running anti-virus and malware software along with almost very tune-up or repair software available. Too often with bad results and a reinstall. What do I need, such as anti-virus for the latest Linux mint distro to protect me from attacks. Are there any apps that are...
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    Frustrated again

    Very old and Long, Long time Windows user who over the years has tried to work with Linux. I just installed the latest Mint version and have the same problem with adding shortcuts to the desktop. Why is it so damn convoluted? Are they ever going to adopt windows simple drag and drop method?
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