[ Date Index ] [ Thread Index ] [ <= Previous by date / thread ] [ Next by date / thread => ]
On 20/07/2021 22:05, Roland Tarver via list wrote: > Hi Folks, > > So, now I have a new* windows 10 laptop and need to install my favourite > distro, Debian. I'm not an IT pro but have been exclusively using Linux > successfully for around 10 years now. I have probably done under 20 > installs during this time. The distro's I have selected have all had > very easy graphical installers and I used them with the defaults. I have > never done any serious command line fettling during an install - I don't > have the skill(yet). > > One major difference for this install, as compared to previous, is that > I would like to keep the windows partition and be able to boot into it. > The *only* reason for this is if the kids *need* a specific application > that is only available on windoze. Previously I have successfully > managed to dual boot a machine; but, I have also heard about disk-images > and virtual machines. But this is where my knowledge of this topic ends. > Never used them before. Could I virtualise the windows instance and use > it on a debian base? or is that not done/wise? > > I found some reasonable instructions to guide me through a dual boot > install. It has been a while. lol > https://www.linuxtechi.com/dual-boot-windows-10-debian-10/ > <https://www.linuxtechi.com/dual-boot-windows-10-debian-10/> > > Thanks for any pointers. > I'm now off to eat an ice cream waffle from just-eat!! haha! It's > turning into a day of firsts. lol... > > cheers roly :-) > > > > * NOT Meowski approved ;-) :-D. ThinkPad T460 i5 16GB 256GB > A halfpenny worth. If dual booting the most important bit is to first shrink Windows *from Windows*. Do not use a Linux system to shrink or alter Windows. If you need Windows, then I would recommend you use an external USB hard drive for the Linux installation, rather than put Linux and Windows on a *single internal* drive. It keeps Windows as Windows. (Easy for Windows updates). It allows you to boot up into Linux when Linux external Hard Drive is attached. I have used this for many years. Boot order is set to 1) DVD, 2) USB external [Linux distro] 3)Windows internal, 4) net (never used, just in BIOS's Boot list) Advantage: You can re-install your Linux without effecting Windows. With "/" separate from "/home" it does not effect your home folder I set external USB format as (old BIOS disc) "/", "/home", "swap" partitions before installing Linux. I have only dual booted internal disc with Ubuntu for some students when I set to Ubuntu LTS distro. That installs easily and works. -- Regards Eion MacDonald -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG https://mailman.dcglug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq