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Error when trying to boot Lite on old lenovo laptop (lemmy.world)
 

Hi!

I'm trying to install linux lite on my wife's old laptop, and I when I try to boot from the flash drive I get the following message:

ERROR Verification failed: (0x1A) Security Violation

Here are some details that may be relevant:

  • It's her personnal computer (not managed by a corporation
  • I'm using ventoy on a usb stick
  • I've only put Linux Lite 7.4 on the usb stick
  • I've tried launching Lite live on my own computer and it works just fine

I'm still a noob when it comes to linux, so I'm stuck with this error message. Can anyone help me with this? Thanks,

I hate the modern web in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Ireland works fine here. Dunno about the shadowban, I still get answers on the occasional thread I create whenever I can't get an answer on Lemmy. Still, fuck u/spez.

3's grip looks the most comfy in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

I'd go for the Pilot Vball, but close enough.

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Should I upgrade to Mint 21 Vanessa? (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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Hi, I've been running linux mint for a couple years now, but I'm still a complete noob, every time I need to install an app or I need to go through a bunch of tutorial. Always found a way through though. Anyway, I'm currently running Mint 20.3 Una, and the System Reports suggest I upgrade to Mint 21 Vanessa. I would like to do so, but I have a couple questions for you: 1/ My USB ports don't work, so I can't make a backup of my system this way (and don't feel comfortable hosting a backup on the cloud since I'm currently using Proton and still have to move to another service). So I'm wondering if an upgrade is safe because I can't do a fresh install right now? 2/ Related to the first question: I'm using a old laptop (asus zenbook from 2015 or 2016, can't remember), so would I be find with an old hardware such as mine?

Cheers

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why won't Lemmy let me comment or post unless Idisconnecte from my vpn (lemmy.world)
 

That's it, I get an error message whenever I try to post or comment if I'm connected to my VPN, butnot trouble if I just get disconnected. Does not fit the idea of decentralized social media I had, but overall I'm mainly curious as to the reason why it is so.

Bezos deletes 'LGBTQ+ rights' and 'equity for Black people' from Amazon policies in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago

That fuck bezos link is gold, thanks for sharing.

What can we do in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

My dude, being "intentionally vague" is just admitting you've got nothing to offer. In fact, your "suggestion" is even less likely to have any effect than implementing the suggested tips from the OP.

Quit barking.

What can we do in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago (2 children)

If you have better advice, feel free to share it, but "direct action" sounds Linda vague when you just throw it like you did.

What can we do in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago (4 children)

I don't see how these options & direct action ae exclusive?

What can we do in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 43 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (15 children)

We get it, billionaires bad, but it's in the effing tweet "what they can do as individual". All the options listed are solid.

The French are on something in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 14 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Franc tireur is an absolute piece of crap, but even a broken clock it right twice a day I guess.

Snap out of it in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

Thanks, I recently needed picocrypt and not being comfortable with the terminal, snap were a rather convenient way to get it installed, I'll avoid them from now on.

Snap out of it in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 11 points 7 months ago (20 children)

Linux noob here, can someone ELI5 why snaps are bad? And how does .deb works?

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Anyone else getting bounced from mainstream websites with Mullvad VPN? (lemmy.world)
submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
0 comments fedilink
 

EDIT: Thank you all for your help, I guess I'll have to keep changing location, filling captcha and occasionally allow an exception. Keeping ones internet activity even remotely private requires effort, even with good tools.

Hi,

After reading time and again about how Mullvad VPN is the best VPN out there, I decided to give it a try and got myself an account & credit for a month worth of trial.

However after a couple days of use on my mobile (I also use Mullvad Browser), I'm getting bounced from many mainstream website.

Is this normal? Any settings I should adjust?

Cheers

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Is there a point in using forkgram instead of telegram pricacy-wise? (lemmy.world)
 

Lemmy start by saying I don't trust telegram in termes of privacy (pun intended). But I still use it for specific purposes and I was wondering if there is a point in using a fork privacy-wise? I's assume not since it still uses telegram servers but still curious about an explanation as to why not! Cheers

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How does app forking works exactly (ex: forkgram)? (lemmy.world)
 

More specifically, I'm thinking about forkgram, a telegram fork. I get that open source app make their code public therefore people can use it and build from it, but I thought it allowed for creating a separate app. Forkgram however still has all my chats so it must be able to connect to telegram servers and both apps must be somehow intertwined. Since telegram is only partly open sourced, I don't understand how this is possible and why telegram would allow this?

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How is it possible for the IT experts to recover data that was erased from a hard drive when the storage of said hard drive appears empty? (lemmy.world)
submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
26 comments fedilink
 

And additionnaly, isn't there a way to exploit this so we can store more stuff on PCs?

Edit: can't thank you all individually but thanks to everyone, I learnt something today, appreciate all of your replies!

Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

This is the last product I still make sacrifice to keep it working on my degoogled devices, because lets be honest, this is the best ("free") GPS there is out there. I've tried so many others but nothing comes close. I dunno what I'll do if (when) they launch this kind of crap here...

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Is pixel 4a too old for a new phone? (lemmy.world)
 

Hi,

A friend wants to degoogle his phone, so I suggested the OS I'm currently using. The one we can't talk about... He wants a small/compact phone, so I suggested pixel 4a (not buying second hand though), but I'm afraid that planned obsolescence may kill the phone rather soon. What's your opinion?

Cheers and thank you for your help,

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fait a la va-vite avec ma (lemmy.world)
 
EU elections 2024 live: Emmanuel Macron dissolves French parliament and calls snap elections after huge far-right gains in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

We all know how the far right has a hard time letting go of it's grip on power, that's for sure. But this ils no 'gamble', like he'd be cornered to do this, he led us here. He is deliberately playing with the french like they're just paws in his self-centered game.

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