Quote Originally Posted by Mouse View Post
Thanks ChickPea

What extra bits and pieces do I need to get hold of to do that? Or can I just go right ahead and click the 'install Mint' disc on the boot stick I've just made?

Will Windows just let me do that to my PC, or are there certain barriers I have to break down before I start?

(Sorry again for all the silly questions!)
Yeah, you click the installer and it'll take you through a few stages. It's all very simple and straightforward. The only marginally complicated bit is the partitioning, where it divides up your hard drive between Windows and Mint. Here's a guide from the official documentation...

http://linuxmint-installation-guide....t/install.html