Planning to dual boot? Got a question!
Planning to dual boot? Got a question!
I'm preparing a backup for a fresh Windows 10 setup with Linux dual booting. I'm still deciding on the final distribution and don't know which bootloader to use. My goal is to install Windows first, using the entire drive, then shrink the partition for Linux since I won't need much space. With a 1.5 TB RAID array, it might be better to allocate only the needed space for Windows and leave the rest free for Linux. Alternatively, I could start with Linux and add Windows later. I'm not sure which approach is better, but I'm eager to learn by trying it out. Thanks for your help!
In my view, Windows should come first, then Linux. I've heard it can be challenging to set up Windows after Linux is already installed. I understand Ubuntu offers an option to install both at the same time, making it clear about the presence of Windows if needed.
To install Mint on Windows first, it will prompt you to choose between installing it alongside Windows or reformatting the drive.
I'm struggling a lot with setting up Linux the traditional way; if going backward is more complicated, I should skip it.