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Computer Help and Support

Phentex

(16,686 posts) Mon Oct 6, 2025, 10:32 AM Oct 2025

Update to stupid laptop issues

from here
https://www.democraticunderground.com/109536860

Ended up having someone wipe it, like really wipe it and install Linux and compatible programs. Using Firefox now. I have a couple of issues from time to time where something wants chrome so I'll just go to the ipad for that.

I don't miss any of the bloatware that was preinstalled on it before!

I use my laptop for very simple things so it's nice to have it running again

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Update to stupid laptop issues (Original Post) Phentex Oct 2025 OP

My brother, the least techie person on earth, got tired of Windows updates regularly wiping all his device drivers. usonian Oct 2025 #1

That's what I'm hoping for Phentex Oct 2025 #3

You can install the Chromium browser on Linux if you want to use Chrome. CentralMass Oct 2025 #2

Good to know Phentex Oct 2025 #4

usonian

(23,579 posts)

1. My brother, the least techie person on earth, got tired of Windows updates regularly wiping all his device drivers.

Reply to Phentex (Original post)

Mon Oct 6, 2025, 10:54 AM

Oct 2025

He ended up with a Dell linux system, sold and serviced by Dell ( only sold online), and after some questions about substitute programs (Libre Office, Shotwell etc. ) he hasn't asked questions in years.

"It just works"

Ubuntu