Assist for Ubuntu Live USB

[Nyanyan444]

Excuse me kind soul. Is there any of you know about Ubuntu LiveCD/USB. Today I decide to try it. I already done my research, but I still had many question.

1. Is there any setting that I need to pay attention to?
2. How many gb USB should I used to say it "safe"?
3. Is ubuntu can solve the lightweight and beginner friendly aspect? Or do you have any suggestion?
4. I have this "Operating system not found" problem after upgrade to SSD, can that problem gone when I change to ubuntu?
5. And I can't enter BIOS. I tried to click every key that usually used to enter BIOS but nothing happen. The assist button didn't solve the problem either.
6. Can I still play game in steam, old game in emulator, old game not emulator (e.g GameHouse) and some game that I pirate?
7. What about Node, NPM, Python etc that I already install in the Windows?
8. Should I ask this kind of question in stackoverflow?

I'll add some spec from my laptop:

System Manufacturer	Sony Corporation
System Model	SVF14212SGW
System Type	x64-based PC
Processor	Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3217U CPU @ 1.80GHz, 1801 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)

And 4 GB RAM


*I'm sick with windows activation and high CPU usage. I want something lightweight and clean because my SSD just 256GB

 

[HelperHand]

Well, I'm in the process of testing several live distros for my HP 6470b probook, I have been out of the Linux ecosystem since 2018 but some points into consideration

1st point, unsure, something that you need to be aware is that Ubuntu now uses Snap packages and has blocked normal ways to install .deb packages and alternatives like flathub.

2nd, 8gb or more

3rd, I would recomend Linux Mint, but in my case LM Cinnamon, LM Mate, and several XCFE distros have some issue with my mouse, I think due to the DPI that I use (5000), it seems that Gnome and and KDE don't have that problem, so I'm testing more distros outside of Debian/Ubuntu based

4th, that sounds like the bootloader is damaged, unsure

5th, unsure, check Sony documentation and test using an external keyboard

6th, the cornerstone of Linux games that come from Windows is Proton/Wine, you need to check something like ProtonDB to review compatibilty or to check if there is a ported version, but the use of Proton is an overhead in resources of RAM and CPU, I'm not planing on gaming, also if you are playing a game in emulators a lot of them have native versions for Linux and it will require just the correct bios.

7th, all of them are first class citizen, they have native versions or are already preinstalled, just learn how to use them in containers (I'm also learning this, in windows I use Laragon)

 

[Nyanyan444]

4th, that sounds like the bootloader is damaged, unsure

Can you please elaborate more with this issue? Usually, are the problem in the hardware or the software?

 

[HelperHand]

Can you please elaborate more with this issue? Usually, are the problem in the hardware or the software?

Well, in general the bios is not detecting either the disk or the part of the operative system that loads everything (the bootloader)

To be sure, you will need to check in Bios a disk health option to review if is damaged or is not detected altogether.

If everything is fine, then an option is to run the windows installer, which should have a repair option.

You mentioned that you "upgraded to a SSD", did you used clone tool? You need to explain what happened, the context.

Also checking a youtube video, your model is a Vaio and the way to open the Bios is with the "Assist" button...

 

[Nyanyan444]

did you used clone tool?

I don't know, I just gave it to technician. I don't understand anything about this high-end tech.

 

[HelperHand]

So, to be clear, you gave your laptop to a technician and after he upgraded to a SSD and it no longer boots, is that what happened?

 

[Nyanyan444]

So, to be clear, you gave your laptop to a technician and after he upgraded to a SSD and it no longer boots, is that what happened?

Exactly!

 

[galadzi]

Excuse me kind soul. Is there any of you know about Ubuntu LiveCD/USB. Today I decide to try it. I already done my research, but I still had many question.

1. Is there any setting that I need to pay attention to?
2. How many gb USB should I used to say it "safe"?
3. Is ubuntu can solve the lightweight and beginner friendly aspect? Or do you have any suggestion?
4. I have this "Operating system not found" problem after upgrade to SSD, can that problem gone when I change to ubuntu?
5. And I can't enter BIOS. I tried to click every key that usually used to enter BIOS but nothing happen. The assist button didn't solve the problem either.
6. Can I still play game in steam, old game in emulator, old game not emulator (e.g GameHouse) and some game that I pirate?
7. What about Node, NPM, Python etc that I already install in the Windows?
8. Should I ask this kind of question in stackoverflow?

I'll add some spec from my laptop:

System Manufacturer	Sony Corporation
System Model	SVF14212SGW
System Type	x64-based PC
Processor	Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3217U CPU @ 1.80GHz, 1801 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)

And 4 GB RAM


*I'm sick with windows activation and high CPU usage. I want something lightweight and clean because my SSD just 256GB

1. Some settings can conflict with the installation. Such as safe boot, which can be turned off from the bios. Also, you need to disable bitlocker encryption on your drive before installation. This can be found in the windows settings menu, make sure a loading bar pops up when you turn it off or it probably didn't work.
2. 8gb minimum, but it doesn't matter so long as the .iso fits.
3. Ubuntu is a solid distro, but Linux is going to be a jump no matter how you slice it. Learn to use the terminal, realize that most software is incompatible with linux to start, but with a little finangling most that aren't can be forced to work. Look into an app called 'wine' and 'lutris' for games.
4. That error is likely because you don't have an operating system installed... However, installing a new OS successfully will make that error go away. Alternatively you can re-install windows via the same usb method you're using for linux here: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-11/how-to-download-windows-11-iso/m-p/3062471
5. BIOS is very annoying, I applaud you for doing your best. It's not your fault, but you'll have to keep trying. If you are still on windows try shift+click on the restart button. This will bring you to recovery mode, where you can select your usb as the boot device, and also potentially make it into BIOS. Otherwise, just keep restarting your pc and spamming keys. esc and the f1-12 keys are usually it. If you're still stuck, look for the manual for your particular device online and find the BIOS/Configuration section. If that still doesn't work, ask me and I'll try to help.
6. Any game that uses modern anti-cheat will not work. So, multiplayer is off the table. However, the majority of single player titles will. Steam has an in-built method to make your windows games work on linux, its very easy, look it up.
7. None of your windows apps will carry over, but I recommend taking it as an opportunity to learn how to install them again from the terminal. Tip: look into different package managers and install them. Flatpak is a good place to start.
8. IDK I cant code.

I am pro tech guy irl, so if you need more help feel free to ask and there is at least a 49% chance I will be useful.
Godspeed.

 

[Garett]

Get a new disk (or second hand) that is completely that has no Windows on it. You can have two disks plugged on same PC, just be sure to choose which disk to boot from BIOS. Then install GRUB. DO IT AND YOU'LL STOP HAVING NIGHTMARE. NOTE: DIFFERENT DISK, NOT PARTITION.

At that much RAM, I suggest you to install the Ubuntu based lightweight alternative: Xubuntu or Lubuntu. Those might not as expected as Ubuntu.

Games can be played under WINE, regardless. It depends on your GPU and distro's software of your GPU, otherwise crappy low frame rates and unplayable.

Installed software are presets with their own system (Operating System, User Account). Even if it was on same machine, you wouldn't run some programming that installed from other user scope (unless root; or changing to the user itself).

 

[HelperHand]

You can have two disks plugged on same PC

It depends on your GPU and distro's software of your GPU

According to Nyannyan post, is an old laptop when Sony still have the Vaio brand, integrated Intel HD 4000 graphics