Setup a dual operating system by combining Linux Mint with another distribution.
Setup a dual operating system by combining Linux Mint with another distribution.
Watched a YouTube tutorial about dual booting Linux Mint alongside Windows 10. I plan to test this setup on my laptop to explore suitable software. When I can afford it, I intend to upgrade my desktop with a larger SSD and install it there too. I’m eager to give Linux a fair shot since I don’t like how Microsoft is shaping Windows.
Regarding swap partitions: You're not really required for swap when you have 16GB of RAM. However, if you need to suspend your session, a swap partition can still be useful (depending on how much memory you use). If you often run applications that consume a lot of RAM, a swap file remains a viable choice in Linux and is relatively easy to configure. For gaming, Linux support for this has improved significantly—especially with AMD GPU drivers—and it's becoming more accessible. Depending on the games you play, you might not even need the Windows partition anymore (this comes from someone who enjoys older titles like Civilization, Fallout, Bioshock, and emulators). Overall, the way you set up partitions is up to you. You can install Windows first, then add Linux (whatever distribution suits you), and you're ready to go! =) Note: I personally dislike the newer Microsoft Office interface; LibreOffice meets most of my needs well. Unless you must use the latest formats, you might consider skipping Office altogether.
I just turned on my pre-made system that boots from Linux Mint. It shows a screen where you pick the operating system you wish to use. If you leave it blank, it waits until it times out and restarts into Mint. Unfortunately, I haven’t used it much lately—about a week ago—and I found the setup simple. The partitioning was already set up, and the software guided me through everything. You can move the partition to any size you prefer within the available drive space.
Now that's frustrating. I'm unfamiliar with Canvas and don't understand its functionality. Trying LibreOffice could be an option; it supports newer Microsoft Office files, though complex documents might still cause issues due to formatting or missing fonts. Older MS Office formats seem more reliable. It might be worth a try.
Not in high school prep courses. Just one more term left. Then I’ll free myself from that obligation. Haha!
You can work with Google Docs, but if you're using it in a collaborative setting, simply paste into a text editor and save the final version. Not every teacher uses Docs for Excel files or allows text files—rules vary by assignment. Usually, I just copy-paste into text fields if that's allowed.