I have been reading and watching tutorials. I don't expect anyone to do the work for me. My goal is mostly just to get out of the surveillance game. I currently have a chromebook and the only real complaints I have are #1. Google. #2 Poor email clients, and I can't do basic pic/vid editing for website images. Other than that the CB meets most of my needs.
I want to buy a used laptop, wipe it clean and install Linux with no other OS. Unless persuaded otherwise, I have decide that Mint seems to be the best option for me. I prefer a smaller footprint. 14" and under. I have plenty of external storage, so I don't even care if it's just a CB, I just don't want to wipe this machine and all my info before I have everything on another machine in case I brick it.
The biggest shocker for me was hardware compatibilty. I am totally capable of installing, learning and working around software differences and quirks, but I am not so tech savvy that I feel I can pick a good starting machine with the information I have found online.
Can you guys point me in the direction of a list of some of the more linux friendly laptop models out there, or recommend some solid platforms to start? I would like to start with the best chance for success, something that will allow me to focus on learning Mint, instead of chasing drivers or incompatibility issues because I picked a machine that just isn't going to cut it.
If I am overthinking it, I am happy to hear that, too. This is just the biggest hold back that I found in searching out how to set myself up.
Thanks for any and all info!
I want to buy a used laptop, wipe it clean and install Linux with no other OS. Unless persuaded otherwise, I have decide that Mint seems to be the best option for me. I prefer a smaller footprint. 14" and under. I have plenty of external storage, so I don't even care if it's just a CB, I just don't want to wipe this machine and all my info before I have everything on another machine in case I brick it.
The biggest shocker for me was hardware compatibilty. I am totally capable of installing, learning and working around software differences and quirks, but I am not so tech savvy that I feel I can pick a good starting machine with the information I have found online.
Can you guys point me in the direction of a list of some of the more linux friendly laptop models out there, or recommend some solid platforms to start? I would like to start with the best chance for success, something that will allow me to focus on learning Mint, instead of chasing drivers or incompatibility issues because I picked a machine that just isn't going to cut it.
If I am overthinking it, I am happy to hear that, too. This is just the biggest hold back that I found in searching out how to set myself up.
Thanks for any and all info!