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Going Linux #470 · How to try Linux without affecting your current system Pt. 2
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Of course you could install Linux on a spare computer if you have one. OK, to many people the prospect of installing a new operating system can be daunting. You could also try running from a live USB drive. But fortunately, there are straightforward methods to explore what Linux has to offer directly from your Windows environment without altering your existing setup.
Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #470 · How to try Linux without affecting your current system Pt. 2
01:42 Bill hops from Zorin to Linux Mint - here's why
03:34 Bill tests ChromeOS Flex
06:35 Help out PCLinuxOS
10:20 Larry is down to one computer
11:10 Disclaimer: No hardware-installed Windows were harmed in the production of this podcast
14:37 How can I try Linux without messing up my current computer?
15:33 1: Using a 'virtual' Linux
16:39 2: Windows subsystem for Linux
17:30 Linux in Virtualbox
18:56 Install and configure Virtual Box
23:51 Install 'Guest Editions'
25:25 Install Linux
27:38 First boot and Guest Editions
28:07 Install the Windows subsystem for Linux (WSL)
29:31 Launch WSL and complete the setup
30:03 Start using WSL
30:52 Just create a Live USB drive - it's easier
36:48 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
38:00 End
Chương
1. Going Linux #470 · How to try Linux without affecting your current system Pt. 2 (00:00:00)
2. Bill hops from Zorin to Linux Mint - here's why (00:01:42)
3. Bill tests ChromeOS Flex (00:03:34)
4. Help out PCLinuxOS (00:06:35)
5. Larry is down to one computer (00:10:20)
6. Disclaimer: No hardware-installed Windows were harmed in the production of this podcast (00:11:10)
7. How can I try Linux without messing up my current computer? (00:14:37)
8. 1: Using a 'virtual' Linux (00:15:33)
9. 2: Windows subsystem for Linux (00:16:39)
10. Linux in Virtualbox (00:17:30)
11. Install and configure Virtual Box (00:18:56)
12. Install 'Guest Editions' (00:23:51)
13. Install Linux (00:25:25)
14. First boot and Guest Editions (00:27:38)
15. Install the Windows subsystem for Linux (WSL) (00:28:07)
16. Launch WSL and complete the setup (00:29:31)
17. Start using WSL (00:30:03)
18. Just create a Live USB drive - it's easier (00:30:52)
19. goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe (00:36:48)
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Manage episode 501421857 series 9230
Of course you could install Linux on a spare computer if you have one. OK, to many people the prospect of installing a new operating system can be daunting. You could also try running from a live USB drive. But fortunately, there are straightforward methods to explore what Linux has to offer directly from your Windows environment without altering your existing setup.
Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #470 · How to try Linux without affecting your current system Pt. 2
01:42 Bill hops from Zorin to Linux Mint - here's why
03:34 Bill tests ChromeOS Flex
06:35 Help out PCLinuxOS
10:20 Larry is down to one computer
11:10 Disclaimer: No hardware-installed Windows were harmed in the production of this podcast
14:37 How can I try Linux without messing up my current computer?
15:33 1: Using a 'virtual' Linux
16:39 2: Windows subsystem for Linux
17:30 Linux in Virtualbox
18:56 Install and configure Virtual Box
23:51 Install 'Guest Editions'
25:25 Install Linux
27:38 First boot and Guest Editions
28:07 Install the Windows subsystem for Linux (WSL)
29:31 Launch WSL and complete the setup
30:03 Start using WSL
30:52 Just create a Live USB drive - it's easier
36:48 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
38:00 End
Chương
1. Going Linux #470 · How to try Linux without affecting your current system Pt. 2 (00:00:00)
2. Bill hops from Zorin to Linux Mint - here's why (00:01:42)
3. Bill tests ChromeOS Flex (00:03:34)
4. Help out PCLinuxOS (00:06:35)
5. Larry is down to one computer (00:10:20)
6. Disclaimer: No hardware-installed Windows were harmed in the production of this podcast (00:11:10)
7. How can I try Linux without messing up my current computer? (00:14:37)
8. 1: Using a 'virtual' Linux (00:15:33)
9. 2: Windows subsystem for Linux (00:16:39)
10. Linux in Virtualbox (00:17:30)
11. Install and configure Virtual Box (00:18:56)
12. Install 'Guest Editions' (00:23:51)
13. Install Linux (00:25:25)
14. First boot and Guest Editions (00:27:38)
15. Install the Windows subsystem for Linux (WSL) (00:28:07)
16. Launch WSL and complete the setup (00:29:31)
17. Start using WSL (00:30:03)
18. Just create a Live USB drive - it's easier (00:30:52)
19. goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe (00:36:48)
464 tập
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