Consider the requirements for your next release and evaluate the options carefully.
Consider the requirements for your next release and evaluate the options carefully.
I'm not particularly familiar with Linux or the command line, but I can help you navigate it if you'd like.
If I asked what the CLI is, you might imagine a mix of curiosity and nostalgia. When I started with Ubuntu, everything came with guides or spoken instructions. With Zorin, the setup happens through an app. I prefer not to rely heavily on the console, even though I understand it well—I just find it less appealing. (I've stuck with Windows 7 since my PC). I’ve tried Zorin overall, and eventually I’ll adapt to another OS. As long as it offers keyboard shortcuts and a layout similar to Windows, I’m okay. Why Vbox? And why Manjaro? I haven’t heard of the latter, and it wasn’t easy to get the first one working during setup. I ended up using Wm-player instead.
VirtualBox is the reason Manjaro can't dualboot. Manjaro feels like Arch Linux for beginners. CLI means command-line interface, which involves installing Linux manually via the terminal.
I'm working on the same setup you mentioned. I've used Ubuntu before, specifically version 7.04, and I dislike the default interfaces like Unity and Gnome 3. Right now I'm using Mint Linux with the Cinnamon desktop. I'm not very familiar with Linux overall, but from what I've seen, Ubuntu is much easier for beginners. I haven't tried Zorin yet.
Wouldn't operating it in a VM on Windows 10 undermine the goal of keeping church and state separate? I mean he clearly doesn't want Microsoft's surveillance to monitor everything, and it seems running it in a VM would still let Microsoft track keystrokes even with a different OS. I'm not claiming you're incorrect, just seeking more clarity as I'm unsure.
It seems your question is about choosing an alternative operating system that works well with Windows 10. You're wondering if using a different OS, like Zorin or Cinnamon, could offer a better experience and possibly dual-boot. You also mentioned trying Ubuntu recently but found the interface less appealing. Your goal is to find a more visually appealing or functional alternative while still maintaining compatibility with your current setup.
I’m still figuring things out, but I think I’ll have answers tomorrow.
Personally, Linux Mint is my top choice because it feels natural for me. Since it’s built on Ubuntu, the only difference should be in the interface. I’ve used Mint extensively without any issues.
2.5) I’m unfamiliar with it.
3) Set up Windows, make a fresh partition via the Windows Disk Management, download the Linux distribution and burn it onto a USB drive. Start your computer from the USB, follow the instructions carefully and select the partition you created for installing Linux.
4) It’s a compact SSD, but it should work as long as you have another storage device for your files and programs. I’m not sure how Windows 10 will handle dual booting Linux this way, but I plan to test it tomorrow or the next day. If you’re interested, feel free to message me directly and I’ll share my experience.
I plan to review a list of distributions tomorrow, adding Mint to it. I want to make sure I don’t spend too much time figuring out the interface and remembering it later.
Will the Linux partition be able to reach the Windows partition when necessary? And if I have to reinstall Windows, will that affect the Linux system as well?
I have several disks available—1TB SSD, a 3TB Seagate, two 500GB WD Blue drives (used in RAID 0)... I have enough space.
Mint wasn't great the last time I tried it, unless things have shifted, I'd suggest against using it. If you're using the command line, that's where Linux really shines. You won't make a mistake there—once you're comfortable with Ubuntu, you can explore more advanced operating systems.