Primary Android-inspired operating system for desktops.
Primary Android-inspired operating system for desktops.
I tried setting up a dual operating system. The laptop I'm using is just another standard machine, so I went into Disk Management to partition the C: drive. I have 335GB free out of 425GB available, but it won’t let me reduce the drive size by more than 4GB because of unshrinkable files. What’s going on here? I need to free up at least 10GB to 20GB to use as a second operating system drive. Why won’t it allow that?
TBH, most systems aren't exactly like Android except for the ones that are officially Android versions. Ubuntu 17.10 with GNOME and a custom Dash to Dock extension seems to offer the most familiar standard setup today. With some tweaks, you might get even closer if you switch to KDE instead of GNOME. Avoid partitioning Linux using the Windows Disk Manager—it can be messy. The installers Linux distros use are usually solid and pick settings that suit most users automatically. If you already have Windows, the setup will likely choose a dual-boot friendly configuration. You can also handle partitioning manually if needed.
Typically Windows places system restore files at the end of the partition. The optimal approach is to remove those files and temporarily turn off system restore. I’m not sure which operating system your laptop uses, but here’s a guide for Windows 7. It might work well on Windows 10 too, though it’s possible Microsoft has reorganized some files or moved them. To disable system restore, right-click "My Computer," choose "Properties." In the left panel, select "System Protection." Ensure your C: drive is checked, click "Configure," and a new window will appear. Choose "Turn off system protection" and remove all restore points. You can reactivate system restore after resizing the partition, which will then generate fresh restore points over time. Using Disk Cleanup (from the Start menu → Accessories → System Tools) can also be helpful. If your laptop still uses a HDD rather than an SSD, consider running a defrag.
I recently replaced Windows 10 with Linux Mint and plan to test Wine to check if it meets our requirements.
Steam runs natively on Linux Mint. I haven’t installed any games yet just to understand how they function, but I expect them to work. At least the applications that are compatible with Linux should be supported. Wine is interesting, but some programs might not run properly. I’m aware that older versions of MS Office don’t perform well under Wine either. Wine can be unpredictable, so there might be a resource to check which software works best with it.
I’ve realized handling issues on Linux is challenging at the moment. I’ve struggled with Wine and PlayOnLinux, and I wasn’t able to mount a new 10TB HDD. Since I’m not familiar with these tools, I’ll switch to Windows 8.1 temporarily and enroll in some classes.
Could I recommend installing Classic Shell? It helps make Windows 8.1 more comfortable to use. LOL The truth is, you can study any course available. Windows programs weren't designed to run on Linux. They work just about right if they do. Your top choice is backing up gaming developers who use Linux. Regarding the 10 TB HDD, it might depend on whether it's MBR or GPT. MBR only handles up to 2 TB, while GPT supports a much larger capacity.
You essentially have two options: use Windows or play on a console.
Popular Android-like operating system available. It lets you use a PC-ready version of Android on any machine.