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The grub troubleshooting tag covers a documented Ubuntu installation problem on a Dell Latitude 5400, where a blank screen prevented the installer from starting normally. Temporary GRUB changes, based on a forum workaround, eventually allowed the installer to boot and Ubuntu to run. The experience suggests that GRUB adjustments can help resolve early boot problems, but may also introduce uncertainty or risks that require caution. The discussion presents Ubuntu as polished and responsive after installation while keeping Windows 11 as the safer choice for a primary work PC. This archive is most relevant to readers investigating GRUB boot workarounds before installing Ubuntu on older Windows hardware.
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    Ubuntu on Dell Latitude 5400: GRUB Fix Boots Installer, But Risks Remain

    Ubuntu is worth trialing on a secondary or retired Windows 10 PC, but this case is not evidence that it is ready to replace a primary Windows machine—especially when the installer boots only after temporary GRUB changes. ZDNET’s Windows-first experimenter installed Ubuntu on an aging Dell...
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