I am still unable to verify the iso. I installed gnupg but it keeps saying file not found.

I wanted to add an additional reply thanking you again for the screenshots.

These visuals helped put the worded instructions in context for me so I was successful in creating and installing the bootable drive.

I wanted to add an additional reply thanking you again for the screenshots.

These visuals helped put the worded instructions in context for me so I was successful in creating and installing the bootable drive.

Thanks. These are the instructions having a time with. I am going to take a break. I think I have just stared at it too long overthinking it!

Is there a way to check it after install before it is connected to the internet?

I did use one of the mirrors on the Linux download page.

Slow going but better than my first attempt. I at least made the bootable usb now so this is huge progress for me!

Selling pre-loaded USB sticks would be very cool, but people would have to be interested enough to spend £20

I am one that would happily purchase something like that. I finally made the bootable drive but am not sure if the install is verified. There was no sha txt file to compare. I just haven't figured it out yet

I am in the process of trying this again!

My apologies. My laptop had Windows already installed therefore I haven't had to do anything other than turn it on and follow the onscreen instructions.

Thanks for the screenshots! I have saved this comment for reference. I plan to try again tomorrow. Fingers crossed.

Just curious, but have you ever tried installing Windows from scratch on a new computer?

I do not believe so. I have only factory reset it.

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I think more people would use Linux if it were a simpler process. The ones I know fed up with Microsoft have gone with Macbooks.

I was hesitant to say anything at first but I am glad I did. Everyone so far has been wonderful and supportive.

Kudos to you all for helping a stranger with no skill or tech savvy. I WILL try again.

Appreciate the link!

Rufus is what the instructions said to download and then a list of prompts to enter in the command line. I understand none of those prompts, literally a completely different language.

I am using an old laptop that has windows 7 on it. Figured it didn't matter if I screwed that up since it was old and not in use.

The hard part is getting the software on a usb drive to use on the old laptop. I haven't figured out what the instructions mean in order to implement. I have a lot of learning to do.

I suppose it is automatic on Windows so it has the illusion of being easy. I can honestly say, I have not had to install anything after I hit the update button. I am also old and don't use a computer every day.

I want to figure it out if for no other reason than to prove to myself I am not too old to learn new tricks!

Microsoft is unable to track local accounts as thoroughly.

I was finally going to attempt installing Linux Mint only to find out it is not as simple as some say. I know less than nothing about computers and then there are mirrors you have to choose from to download. I have no idea what would be a safe secure mirror.

Then you have to install other software I have no knowledge of to make a bootable drive....I am just not intelligent enough I suppose. I was hoping it was a simple download process.

I am just a tad bit frustrated!

They do not support dark mode on web pages if this is important to you. Reason given is easy to fingerprint.