Episode 470 · How to try Linux without affecting your current system Pt. 2
Of course you could install Linux on a spare computer if you have one. OK, to many people the prospect of installing a new operating system can be daunting. You could also try running from a live USB drive. But fortunately, there are straightforward methods to explore what Linux has to offer directly from your Windows environment without altering your existing setup.
The following resources are mentioned in this episode:
- Oracle Virtualbox: https://www.virtualbox.org/
- Kubuntu: https://kubuntu.org/
- Linux Mint: https://linuxmint.com/
- WSL Windows: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install
- Ubuntu: https://ubuntu.com/
- Zorin OS: https://zorin.com/os/
- ChromeOS Flex: https://zorin.com/os/
- PCLinuxOS: https://chromeos.google/products/chromeos-flex/
- Our theme music is made with Suno AI: https://suno.com
Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #470 · How to try Linux without affecting your current system Pt. 2
01:42 Bill hops from Zorin to Linux Mint - here's why
03:34 Bill tests ChromeOS Flex
06:35 Help out PCLinuxOS
10:20 Larry is down to one computer
11:10 Disclaimer: No hardware-installed Windows were harmed in the production of this podcast
14:37 How can I try Linux without messing up my current computer?
15:33 1: Using a 'virtual' Linux
16:39 2: Windows subsystem for Linux
17:30 Linux in Virtualbox
18:56 Install and configure Virtual Box
23:51 Install 'Guest Editions'
25:25 Install Linux
27:38 First boot and Guest Editions
28:07 Install the Windows subsystem for Linux (WSL)
29:31 Launch WSL and complete the setup
30:03 Start using WSL
30:52 Just create a Live USB drive - it's easier
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38:00 End