Peppermint is a free, cloud-focused operating system that comes pre-installed with essential productivity applications. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Peppermint on your Elementary OS.
First, you need to download the Peppermint ISO file from the official website. Visit https://peppermint.sh/ and choose the latest version available. Once the download is complete, you will get an ISO file.
Next, you need to create a bootable USB drive to install the Peppermint OS. Insert a USB drive with at least 8GB of storage capacity and run the following command on the terminal to install the USB creator tool:
sudo apt-get install usb-creator-gtk
Once the installation is complete, launch the USB creator tool and choose the ISO file that you downloaded in Step 1. Select the USB drive from the list of available drives and click on the 'Create' button to create a bootable USB drive.
After creating the bootable USB drive, you need to boot your system from it. Plug the USB drive into your system and restart it. During the boot process, you need to press the function key (F2, F12, etc.) to enter the BIOS/UEFI settings. In the settings, change the boot order to prioritize the USB drive.
Save the changes and exit the settings. Your system will now boot from the Peppermint USB drive.
Once the Peppermint live environment is loaded, you can try it out without installing it, or choose to install it. To install Peppermint, click on the 'Install Peppermint' icon on the desktop.
Follow the on-screen instructions to set your time zone, keyboard layout, and language preferences. Then, select the installation type and partition the hard drive accordingly.
Finally, set your user details and wait for the installation process to complete. Once the installation is complete, you will be prompted to restart your system.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Peppermint on your Elementary OS.
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