Choose between booting from a Duel Boot or running a VM.
Choose between booting from a Duel Boot or running a VM.
You're weighing options carefully. Duel booting or using a VM is both viable, but it depends on your priorities. A VM can add complexity, especially with high-end hardware, so consider testing it first. If you're concerned about errors, a dual-boot setup might be more stable for everyday use. The VM app for Linux is a solid choice if you want to explore without risking your main system.
For Windows gaming, consider dual-booting for native performance. To explore Linux, use VirtualBox to run it alongside Windows.
I recommend the alternative perspective. It seems less beneficial to stick with Windows when aiming to use Linux alongside Windows for gaming. I’ve heard of VMware and understand that virtualization, especially multi-user setups, works more smoothly on Linux compared to Windows.
Dual boot is the best option! I've been exploring Linux myself for about a year now and discovered it's much simpler to partition my drive. VMware is mainly for testing Linux. For serious use beyond casual play, go dual boot.
the issue is gaming in a VM is a pain - all the news about gpu passtrough is great, but it barely works and is very buggy in most cases.
Certainly, dual boot works well for gaming. Alternatively, set up a digital ocean server and experiment with the command line until you feel confident.
I learned Linux by dropping it onto a worn-out, barely working computer that had been left in a dumpster. The problem was its instability—it kept generating errors while running, which meant I mostly spent my time troubleshooting the faulty hardware.