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Linux performs well on external drives and supports dual-booting partitions.

Linux performs well on external drives and supports dual-booting partitions.

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GlennTheMaster
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03-08-2023, 02:10 AM
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Having a ready USB installer for Linux is definitely better than the usual method. I thought when picking an installer next to Windows, the slider only checked the space we reserved for the OS. I had no idea it could actually adjust the Windows partition size. I’m curious about its intelligence—can it tell the difference between free and used space? Will it alert you if you try to shrink it too much? One thing I’ve learned about Linux is that root power is immense. You can wipe everything with a single click, and there’s no warning about the risks involved.
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GlennTheMaster
03-08-2023, 02:10 AM #11

Having a ready USB installer for Linux is definitely better than the usual method. I thought when picking an installer next to Windows, the slider only checked the space we reserved for the OS. I had no idea it could actually adjust the Windows partition size. I’m curious about its intelligence—can it tell the difference between free and used space? Will it alert you if you try to shrink it too much? One thing I’ve learned about Linux is that root power is immense. You can wipe everything with a single click, and there’s no warning about the risks involved.

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03-08-2023, 03:34 AM
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I haven't attempted to run too small intentionally. Maybe I'll try it tomorrow. I own one of these (Iodd2531), so my Rufus sessions are finished. Just place the ISO in the ISO folder and choose it from the boot menu. It can even start VHDs.
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GregPegg
03-08-2023, 03:34 AM #12

I haven't attempted to run too small intentionally. Maybe I'll try it tomorrow. I own one of these (Iodd2531), so my Rufus sessions are finished. Just place the ISO in the ISO folder and choose it from the boot menu. It can even start VHDs.

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03-09-2023, 04:00 AM
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Smart idea. I’m thinking of purchasing inexpensive 8GB flash drives and using OS installers from tools like dd or Rufus.
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Effeta
03-09-2023, 04:00 AM #13

Smart idea. I’m thinking of purchasing inexpensive 8GB flash drives and using OS installers from tools like dd or Rufus.

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03-09-2023, 06:08 AM
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On Windows you might encounter issues with immovable files that restrict partition adjustments. Ideally, a Linux installation would allow more flexibility since there are no fixed files. Still, it’s important to confirm there’s sufficient space on the main drive for a Linux setup. A suitable size could be around 15-20GB for the OS, with larger files kept on the Windows partition or an external drive.
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03-09-2023, 06:08 AM #14

On Windows you might encounter issues with immovable files that restrict partition adjustments. Ideally, a Linux installation would allow more flexibility since there are no fixed files. Still, it’s important to confirm there’s sufficient space on the main drive for a Linux setup. A suitable size could be around 15-20GB for the OS, with larger files kept on the Windows partition or an external drive.

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