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If you are using 24.04 iso, load it which brings up live session and choice to install. Follow install process, which gives you choices to wipe drive and do a fresh install :)

Had Debian 12 loaded. Decided to try Ubuntu 24.04 and WOW!

Fresh install was fast and smooth :) Loaded my data and I'll set to go.

I like that you can select a basic install, and later load the...

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And I would not delete files in a new OS. Give yourself time to learn and explore Ubuntu.

As far as background images: click on upper right corner icons which brings up menu > select system...

This is the current recommended method to create a bootable USB Stick for Ubuntu: https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/install-ubuntu-desktop#1-overview

Because I receive hand-me-down laptops from my wife when she upgrades to a new work laptop, been using GNU/Linux for years. Wipe the machine and install GNU/Linux and get a fresh fast responsive OS...

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I get hand-me-down work laptops from my wife. Way back, a few dell and now the past few years Lenovo. Both brands work great with GNU/Linux :)

Not sure why the OP wants new and pre-installed...

My experience too :) And 24.04 LTS is very responsive - fast. I'm impressed too with this release.

I appreciate the information provided by TheFu, as I update the system (and snaps) through CLI.
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Single user here, and I too am trying to understand the concern by the OP. Since I am the only user, I have the responsibility to act appropriately with system admin. If I add a user, and I make them...

https://documentation.ubuntu.com/pro/

Might have information on how to disconnect from Ubuntu Pro. Ubuntu Pro does not have a disconnect or stop service option in Ubuntu Pro account. Just buttons...

I agree, though I believe there is room for the community to grow. As long as new members understand GNU/Linux is a community.

The strength with a GNU/Linux distro is community :) And I am not...

Loaded Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and wow, nicely done :)

The install was very easy. The desktop is fast and cleanly responsive.

Personal preference: I like that I can set desktop colors to sage and the...

Perhaps not the intended benefit, but I did have one application use case where the up to date snap of Darktable allowed me to load a current version of Darktable with the function I needed. This was...

Thank you Rubi1200 :)

Good information and links to explore deeper into the subject.

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Debian 12 is amazing, and if you are looking for a snap free .deb distro, Debian is your ticket :)

I'm running Ubuntu to use and understand the distro and use of snaps. So far, function is...

Thanks for the information The Cog :) I'm probably not up to date with my thoughts on firewalls, but if you are on a public network or unknown (not controlled by you) home network - would a firewall...

My home network has built in firewall and other security services, so I'm not as concerned with individual computers and firewalls at home.

However, I was traveling this past week and was on other...

That's what I did for 22.04 Ubuntu :)

I did select basic install, instead of the install with games and added applications. I added the applications I needed after install.

A default vanilla...

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And I have had installs of Ubuntu, Fedora Workstation and Debian with Gnome - all (vanilla) have a smaller footprint than the OS on my Android phone or iOS on my friends' phones.

My smallest...

More RAM :)

I have two laptops. One with a HD and one with a SSD. Once the HD spins up and loads the system, they both perform great because of the large amount of RAM.

If you are pushing large...

Not trying to stir the pot, but... What's the issue?

YouTube a consumer media for entertainment and advertising, is advertising.
You want entertainment without advertising: purchase show or...

Not sure of the application of android software (smart device) on a computer?

I use Google Chrome and it's suite of software on GNU/Linux machines.
It is nice to have function across my computer...

+1 And nice instructions with each step of the install. Comparing: Ubuntu installer is very polished and is a good standard to measure against.



I have had the same experience, with both Debian...

I install Google Chrome on GNU/Linux machines and there is no issue accessing Google Drive, I access through Chrome. And Google Chrome Settings allow you to sync files and folders, even work off...

As stated previously (and in depth) start with a secure iso. Make sure your downloaded iso matches the hash value.

Then you can install offline. Or pull packages online while installing, the...

You are correct using
sudo snap refresh

Possible a newer version that is beta, as sometimes snaps are available for current-stable and beta.