08-19-2018, 08:22 PM
Well dang! I had a post almost ready to go when I lost it. Probably tmi anyway.
I just wanted to thank you again for all your help & for answering the question about the battery.
I do have a Windows 10 machine that is still under warranty and they won't honor the warranty with Linux installed on it. Since I really, really hate Win 10, I rarely use it and will replace it with Linux as soon as I can. Will definitely read up on how to dual boot but would actually prefer to just have Linux on it.
I'm keeping Win 7 on my laptop because I'm an artist who uses Paint Shop Pro & PS Elements to tweak photos for painting references and for resizing, color correcting, etc. entries into juried shows. I've tried the Gimp for that and can't get it to do what I need. Until I find (& learn) a Linux replacement, I need to keep Win 7. I did download Krita and really think I've found a good replacement but still have to learn it better.
Anyway, was delighted to find LL as Windows and all the software I've previously used are definitely not what I want to use any more.
I do like computers (I have three and a tablet!) and believe the challenges help keep a sharp mind - a right brain/left brain balance if you will. I really am way older than the majority of people who probably take on Linux & it takes me a bit longer to 'get' some of the concepts but I'm stubborn and refuse to give up! lol
Again, thanks for your help - you can't know how much I appreciate it.
I just wanted to thank you again for all your help & for answering the question about the battery.
I do have a Windows 10 machine that is still under warranty and they won't honor the warranty with Linux installed on it. Since I really, really hate Win 10, I rarely use it and will replace it with Linux as soon as I can. Will definitely read up on how to dual boot but would actually prefer to just have Linux on it.
I'm keeping Win 7 on my laptop because I'm an artist who uses Paint Shop Pro & PS Elements to tweak photos for painting references and for resizing, color correcting, etc. entries into juried shows. I've tried the Gimp for that and can't get it to do what I need. Until I find (& learn) a Linux replacement, I need to keep Win 7. I did download Krita and really think I've found a good replacement but still have to learn it better.
Anyway, was delighted to find LL as Windows and all the software I've previously used are definitely not what I want to use any more.
I do like computers (I have three and a tablet!) and believe the challenges help keep a sharp mind - a right brain/left brain balance if you will. I really am way older than the majority of people who probably take on Linux & it takes me a bit longer to 'get' some of the concepts but I'm stubborn and refuse to give up! lol
Again, thanks for your help - you can't know how much I appreciate it.