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On 2/22/25 2:29 AM, rbowman wrote:
> On Sat, 22 Feb 2025 01:55:40 -0500, c186282 wrote:
> 
>>     It SHOULD be a matter of PRIDE though to make sure the included
>>     Winders does not run for a single microsecond before you overwrite
>>     with Linux
> 
> The Windows 11 on my Beelink lasted longer than a microsecond. After all
> you need something to download the iso and burn it to a thumbdrive.
> 

   NOPE !!!

   Find the BIOS keystroke. Varies between
   Beelink/BMax units. Sometimes <esc> or
   maybe F12.

   Boot direct from the thumb-drive with
   the Linux ISO.

   Winders doesn't have to run for a
   fuckin' microsecond.