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I've tested seven various Linux distributions now. What's your next question?

I've tested seven various Linux distributions now. What's your next question?

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Ireo
Member

150

10-14-2016, 05:12 PM

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Through Virtual Box I've tried seven Linux distributions like Ubuntu Studio and Mint. I found a few issues: the highest resolution I can reach is 1600p, the Windows feels unstable when moving around, and everything runs very slowly. Firefox takes about seven seconds on average across all of them. Is this because they're running in a virtual environment causing lag? I'm worried about installing them since I don't want to risk my drive. Can I install one and have it run alongside Windows 10? Would clicking 'Install Linux' make things smoother? Also, it's disappointing they don't support 4K resolution. Thanks everyone.

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Ireo

10-14-2016, 05:12 PM #1

Through Virtual Box I've tried seven Linux distributions like Ubuntu Studio and Mint. I found a few issues: the highest resolution I can reach is 1600p, the Windows feels unstable when moving around, and everything runs very slowly. Firefox takes about seven seconds on average across all of them. Is this because they're running in a virtual environment causing lag? I'm worried about installing them since I don't want to risk my drive. Can I install one and have it run alongside Windows 10? Would clicking 'Install Linux' make things smoother? Also, it's disappointing they don't support 4K resolution. Thanks everyone.

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GamenMetLeviNL
Senior Member

638

10-14-2016, 10:59 PM

#2

Go with Pop!_OS.

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GamenMetLeviNL

10-14-2016, 10:59 PM #2

Go with Pop!_OS.

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YohoZombie
Junior Member

10

10-16-2016, 09:44 PM

#3

THEY OFFER 4K SUPPORT IN VARIOUS WAYS. IF DRIVERS DON'T SUPPORT IT, IT MIGHT BE AN ISSUE WITH YOUR SETUP. ALL LINUX VERSIONS SUPPORT 4K, BUT THE EXACT REASON CAN VARY. YOU MIGHT HAVE CONFUSED THE TOPICS OR RECEIVED INFORMATION FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES. FIGURING OUT WHY IT'S HARD TO UNDERSTAND CAN BE CHALLENGING.

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YohoZombie

10-16-2016, 09:44 PM #3

THEY OFFER 4K SUPPORT IN VARIOUS WAYS. IF DRIVERS DON'T SUPPORT IT, IT MIGHT BE AN ISSUE WITH YOUR SETUP. ALL LINUX VERSIONS SUPPORT 4K, BUT THE EXACT REASON CAN VARY. YOU MIGHT HAVE CONFUSED THE TOPICS OR RECEIVED INFORMATION FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES. FIGURING OUT WHY IT'S HARD TO UNDERSTAND CAN BE CHALLENGING.

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Palmart
Member

58

10-17-2016, 12:35 PM

#4

You're welcome! I've given it another shot with Pop!_OS. Thanks for the patience. Regarding your concerns, installing on a hard disk typically formats the existing OS before installing the new one. Having two file systems can work if managed properly, but it's important to understand how they interact. Don't worry about the installation process—it's usually safe, though it can feel a bit overwhelming. Let me know if you need more clarity. Safe to proceed!

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Palmart

10-17-2016, 12:35 PM #4

You're welcome! I've given it another shot with Pop!_OS. Thanks for the patience. Regarding your concerns, installing on a hard disk typically formats the existing OS before installing the new one. Having two file systems can work if managed properly, but it's important to understand how they interact. Don't worry about the installation process—it's usually safe, though it can feel a bit overwhelming. Let me know if you need more clarity. Safe to proceed!

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LyfeOfMulti
Member

54

10-18-2016, 12:18 PM

#5

You need to use your own virtual machine. I have a laptop with a Core 2 Duo and 4GB of DDR2 RAM that runs Mint KDE smoothly. I’m not worried about 4K support since my screen’s max resolution is only 1024x768. No issues with screen tearing. Instead of installing, just boot from a live USB and see how it runs. It should work almost the same. Running it off a USB drive might be quicker. If you need, you can install it next to Windows easily. Just adjust the OS partition size in Disk Management, then use the live USB to install alongside Windows 10. The installer will handle the rest. You’ll change your bootloader, and if you remove Linux you’ll need to fix it, which is straightforward.

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LyfeOfMulti

10-18-2016, 12:18 PM #5

You need to use your own virtual machine. I have a laptop with a Core 2 Duo and 4GB of DDR2 RAM that runs Mint KDE smoothly. I’m not worried about 4K support since my screen’s max resolution is only 1024x768. No issues with screen tearing. Instead of installing, just boot from a live USB and see how it runs. It should work almost the same. Running it off a USB drive might be quicker. If you need, you can install it next to Windows easily. Just adjust the OS partition size in Disk Management, then use the live USB to install alongside Windows 10. The installer will handle the rest. You’ll change your bootloader, and if you remove Linux you’ll need to fix it, which is straightforward.

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Zoaxh
Member

147

10-18-2016, 01:41 PM

#6

Did you verify the 4K support area in VirtualBox graphics settings? You might need to upgrade your device to enable it.

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Zoaxh

10-18-2016, 01:41 PM #6

Did you verify the 4K support area in VirtualBox graphics settings? You might need to upgrade your device to enable it.

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iBuswell
Junior Member

3

10-20-2016, 12:41 PM

#7

You can configure it for dual boot. This article by System76 should assist you. Good luck!

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iBuswell

10-20-2016, 12:41 PM #7

You can configure it for dual boot. This article by System76 should assist you. Good luck!

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ArthoFake
Member

142

10-20-2016, 01:32 PM

#8

No problem at all, I checked everything. There’s no way to run both OSes in RAM and switch between them with a hot key.

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ArthoFake

10-20-2016, 01:32 PM #8

No problem at all, I checked everything. There’s no way to run both OSes in RAM and switch between them with a hot key.

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x_X_God_X_x
Junior Member

3

10-27-2016, 07:17 AM

#9

You may require a newer version of VirtualBox, are you using guest additions to enable graphics support?

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x_X_God_X_x

10-27-2016, 07:17 AM #9

You may require a newer version of VirtualBox, are you using guest additions to enable graphics support?

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NegativexZero
Junior Member

2

10-28-2016, 04:03 AM

#10

Oh Im not... I see a guest option thingie but don't understand it at all or how to do it properly. Also its latest VM from oracle. A shed of light I see. Thanx again.

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NegativexZero

10-28-2016, 04:03 AM #10

Oh Im not... I see a guest option thingie but don't understand it at all or how to do it properly. Also its latest VM from oracle. A shed of light I see. Thanx again.

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