Installing Linux Mint 19.1 on a Fujitsu Stylistic Q572 Tablet Computer: a Step-By-Step Guide
Welcome to this most common computer problems blog. Today, I am diving into the world of Linux by installing Linux Mint version 19.1 operating system on a Fujitsu Stylistic Q572 tablet computer. If you are curious about this process or thinking about making the switch to Linux, sit tight as I take you through the installation process step-by-step.
Getting Started
First, you will want to power on your Fujitsu Stylistic Q572 tablet computer. In order to access the boot menu, you will want to press the F12 function key right after powering it on. This brings up the boot options, which is crucial for installing Linux from a universal serial bus flash drive. Then you will want to select the universal serial bus disk which is the fourth option for booting. Note that I ran into a bit of trouble with unified extensible firmware interface not working, so skipping that made the process smoother.
Booting Up Linux Mint
Once I selected the universal serial bus option, the tablet computer began booting from the live universal serial bus flash drive with Linux Mint operating system. This part of the installation allows you to test the operating system without making any changes to your existing setup. It is worth taking the time to check how well Linux runs on your hardware before committing to the installation.
This Fujitsu tablet computer is equipped with sixty four gigabytes of disk space and four gigabytes of random access memroy, along with a dual-core processor. Given these specifications, I decided the XForms Common Environment desktop environment would be the best choice as it is lightweight and does not bog down system resources like the Cinnamon or MATE advanced traditional environments might.
Installation Process
After a few moments of boot evaluation, I was ready to install Linux Mint operating system. Simply double-clicking the Install Linux Mint icon did the trick! The initial installation window prompted to select a language, after which it guided through several setup steps:
- Keyboard Layout: I chose a local keyboard layout and continued.
- Network: Since the tablet does not connect to wireless directly at this stage, I decided to skip downloading updates during installation. You can always install updates later.
- Install Third-Party Software: I opted to install third-party software, which is beneficial for hardware drivers and media support.
Choosing How to Install
Next, I was prompted on how I wanted to install Linux Mint operating system. I had the option to install alongside existing systems, erase the entire disk, or encrypt the file system. I went with the option to erase the existing operating system and install a fresh version of Linux Mint. Just a word of caution: if you decide to encrypt your file system, do not forget your encryption key!
Final Steps
As the installation progressed, I set the time zone and created a user account. Here is a professional tip: you can set your username without needing to input a name or company name—just the username and password. This is particularly helpful if you want to keep things simple.
The installation itself took about twenty to thirty minutes to complete. Since I was not connecting to a router, this sped things up quite a bit. Once the installation was completed, I was greeted with a prompt to restart the computer system.
Post-Installation: Logging In
After the restart, I was able to boot from the Fujitsu computer hard drive instead of the universal serial bus flash drive. I entered some login credentials, and voila! There it was—the Linux Mint operating system desktop, exactly as I had seen during the live test.
First Impressions
Upon launching the computer operating system, the Welcome to Linux Mint pop-up appeared, offering various tips and guides for new users. I checked the Task Manager, and to my delight, memory usage was steady around thirteen percent, and the central processing unit sat around ten percent. Great start!
One feature I appreciated is the inclusion of Mozilla Firefox as the default web browser, enabling immediate browsing capabilities. YouTube performed surprisingly well, which was a significant improvement compared to the sluggish performance I had experienced with Microsoft Windows ten operating system.
Final Thoughts
Installing Linux Mint 19.1 on this Fujitsu Stylistic Q572 tablet computer turned out to become a smooth and rewarding process. I anticipate enhanced performance using Linux compared to the often bloated nature of Microsoft Windows operating systems. If you are considering a switch or curious about Linux, I wholeheartedly encourage you to give it a try.
Thank you for joining me on this installation adventure. These instructions and tips were written for Linux Mint version 19.1 operating system but could be used as a basis point for other Linux operating systems. Happy computing!