Wow! What happened?
Wow! What happened?
It seems there might have been a mismatch between removing or moving the Windows bootloader and installing the GRUB bootloader. Alternatively, the Linux ISO you received could be problematic due to its size or corruption risk during download.
ubuntu isn't ideal for running non-chrome applications or pre-installed software
It might be related to the issue, though a quick startup never stood out as a problem for me. I haven’t used it before either. Maybe testing it on my sister’s Y510p would help—she might have more insight. How could this be affecting her? It seems to work normally for Steam, but only a few Linux games run well, and the repos have plenty of options.
When I try to minimize something, it vanishes completely. It doesn’t appear in the task manager or the alt tab.
What operating system are you using? If it's the standard one, your interface will appear in the sidebar, likely with a white triangle next to it or some highlighting. (Apologies for any inaccuracies—I usually don't use the default DE; I run MATE, which is similar to older Ubuntu versions.)
I previously used Debian. It offered stability and a strong community, but I faced issues with outdated libraries requiring manual fixes. I appreciate Debian’s package manager and reliability, yet I now prefer Ubuntu.
You seem unfamiliar with DE, and probably started with the default Unity version. After minimizing, the options appear in the sidebar. The interface might look different or have an arrow next to active items. Since I haven’t used Unity recently, details are a bit unclear.
The main issue is that Linux demands significantly more work than most users are willing to invest. It's undeniable. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone else—my brother, father, or even myself. No thanks. Perhaps for a simple project where reliability isn't critical, but only for my own needs? Still no. Surprising, some folks dislike Linux's open nature because the workflow feels far from intuitive.