On Sat, Feb 15, 2020 at 07:50:53AM -0800, A wrote:
> 1) How to install and get Linux Mint running in Qubes OS 4.0.3 ?
>
Download a mint iso in to a qube - make sure you have enough space to do
this - up Private storage size if needed.
Create an HVM and boot it from a Mint iso. (Instructions on this can be
found here -
https://www.qubes-os.org/doc/standalone-and-hvm/ )
Or use the GUI - in Qube Manager, select Qube - "Create New qube".
Give it name and set type "Empty Standalone qube.."
Select "open Settings after creation."
In Settings window go to Advanced pane and set initial memory to 4000MB
- you can always reduce after installation.
Then select "Boot qube from CDROM" button, and select the qube where you
downloaded the Mint iso.
On start you should see Mint boot in live mode.
Note the IP address of the new mint qube (either from Qube Manager , or
using `qvm-ls -n <qube_name>`
Edit the Network settings for ipv4 to "manual" and enter the IP address
and gateway. For DNS you can use 9.9.9.9
Select option to install to disk.
After installation, shutdown the qube.
Restart.
Your new Mint qube should start up.
If you get a black screen, kill it. In terminal in dom0 , use
`qvm-features <qube> video-model cirrus` and restart.
Since Mint is based off Ubuntu, you can try installing some qubes
packages built for Ubuntu , to et copy/paste etc working. (I have
packages at
qubes.3isec.org you could try, but I haven't tested this
myself - i suggest you get Mint running properly, then clone it and try
installing packages in to the clone.)
> 2) Is it possible to use Linux Mint for surfing the net in a secure way, and if so how ?
>
???