# Putting Linux on a laptop

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [August 18, 2019, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putting-linux-on-a-laptop/838832 "2019-08-18T05:28:37Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 20, 2019, 7:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putting-linux-on-a-laptop/838832/21 "2019-08-20T07:37:23Z")

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Have you tried a different browser?  
I am rather surprised that you have these problems with Firefox, I’ve used it since it came out with virtually no problems.  
I do use Chromium alongside it, mainly to keep email accounts separate which may be worth a try.  
Do install uBlock Origin though, saves lots of hassle with adverts.  
Also install Clam TK (from the repositories) and run a malware check. Unlikely that there will be anything other than Windows viruses.  
Install Bleachbit and configure it - it comes in two versions, one for normal use to ditch cookies, temp files etc. in your ‘user’ profile, and a second ‘root’ profile to remove unwanted files from the system.

As an alternative to Ubuntu, try Linux Mint, which has a look and feel similar to Windows 7. Very easy to install and use.  
I have both Ubuntu and Mint, four examples of which have recently been installed with ease. I keep a few cheap 4Gig USB dongles for just this purpose.

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