Install Ubuntu Mate for a Newuser (someone else)

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I want to install Mate on an OLD Laptop for someone else. I want them to set up the User account not me. How is this done? Their was an option about install like a manufacturer of something to that effect. Am I right.
Wimpy, I hope you read this. Donated many time to this project. Got it on two laptops.

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Hi @jimmy42,

please, read this detailed answer from @Norbert_X.

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Hello Jimmy43

You might find this video by Joe Collins usefull, he talks you through the whole process - but for Linux Mint. However, as Linux Mint is based on Ubuntu, and Ubuntu-Mate is based on Ubuntu much of the process should be similar.
(How to Install Linux Mint 18.x for Someone Else (OEM Install) - YouTube) :slightly_smiling_face:

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Thanks I did see the video. I installed Mate one Old Acer. It was easy per video after video. I then installed Mint on old Dell laptop.
Much easier than after the video. Thanks to you and the community for the help
James

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Thanks I did just that. Video about OEM install helped me. Installed on two laptops, 1 Mint and 1Mate , worked out great.
Thanks to you and community for help.
James

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