XPost: alt.os.linux.mint   
   From: David@example.net   
      
   On 21/01/2025 16:20, Mike Easter wrote:   
   > David wrote:   
   >> The Dell started up with a 'Window' on its screen ..... and the the   
   >> start up procedure began. Rightly or wrongly, I formatted the drive   
   >> completely and Windows 10 is now installing (67%).   
   >   
   > I think it is just as well to replace the Ubuntu w/ a Dell W10, mainly   
   > because   
   >   
   >   - I'm not really a Ub Gnome fan (sorry, a.o.l.u) but an Ub   
   > 'offsprings' fan :-)   
   >   - altho' you've expressed no interest in a dual boot, I think it would   
   > be a 'good thing'   
      
   Don't forget I have dual boot on both my Toyota laptop (W10/Ubuntu) and   
   on my old Dell Desktop (XP/Ubuntu)!!   
      
   >   - for a dual boot, it would be a LOT easier for you to put the linux   
   > on 2nd than 1st   
      
   Agreed.   
      
   > The reason I think a dual Win/linux would be good on that machine is   
   > because:   
   >   
   >   - you like to keep your systems as updated as possible   
   >   - W10's updating days are nearly over, so its EOL as being updated is   
   > nearly done   
   >   - modern linuxes updated will be good on that Dell for years to come   
   >   - W10 can be useful as a 'secondary' boot on the Dell, which can never   
   > use a 'real' W11, except for the Hiren's PE W11 (or similar)   
      
   Agreed.   
      
   > When your Dell has its W10, hopefully you will have a news agent you are   
   > familiar, such as Tb and you can use it to paste info into a newsgroup   
   > about what sound/audio device/s the device manager shows to help solve   
   > the mystery about its sound on linux.   
      
   I now have Windows 10 - but am still 'updating'.   
      
   > I can refresh your recollection about how to see the W10 sound devices   
   > AND 'extract' their device chip-IDs in the linux format I'm familiar,   
   > xxxx:yyyy   
      
   You are so very kind, Mike. I'd like that ......... I'll advise WHEN if   
   that's OK.   
      
   --   
   David   
      
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