Sure, I'm set to dual boot. But I'll require some assistance—please include the distro selection now.
Sure, I'm set to dual boot. But I'll require some assistance—please include the distro selection now.
According to Bogica's advice, you can pick windows or Linux from the GRUB options. When changing distributions, retain your existing home partition during installation. In the setup dialog, select the previous home partition, assign it as the new home partition, and avoid formatting it.
It seems you encountered an issue while installing Linux on your system. The problem occurred with specific versions like Ubuntu, Mint 16, and Mint 16 Cinnamon, but everything worked smoothly in a virtual environment. You're wondering if adding Arch Linux would help.
I wasn’t expecting to use Steam OS on my main system. I might experiment with a compact "steambox" for my TV setup.
2. Mint offers a lovely desktop look, and using Mint 16 felt great in a virtual machine. I’ll wait to see how the update process performs before making a decision.
3. Debian hasn’t been tried yet, but I’m likely to check it out next week.
4. Ubuntu performed well; its interface was straightforward, and the start menu layout impressed me. I’m currently writing about it on Ubuntu while using the VM in full screen. It seems that display issues have prevented me from installing any distros reliably. My goal is to run Linux only on my laptop and dual boot on my PC. I’d appreciate a distro that supports both platforms.
You're using OS X Mavericks and Ubuntu on the same storage device on a 2010 MacBook Pro. This setup isn't ideal unless your operating system supports UEFI, which it doesn't work well with on Macs without modifications. For better performance and stability, consider using separate drives if possible.
Using individual external drives offers flexibility. Being able to format the hard drive and begin anew is quite convenient at times.
Absolutely, I think so. My MacBook wouldn’t have enough space for both drives.