Linux guys,
You already know I am considering learning Ubuntu while still using my
64-bit Windows 7 Pro. I had talked with Mike Bell about virtualizing it
first and he suggested Virtualbox from Oracle.
Well, I would actually love to run Ubuntu in its own separate space while
not running Windows. I would like to learn Ubuntu and everything about
installing drivers, detecting hardware, having to compile from source,
accidentally trashing its partition out of my own stupidity, etc.
I went to Ubuntu's install page here:
http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/install-ubuntu-desktop
They make it sound easy. First and foremost, I would backup my Windows
system onto DVD. Then, I would burn their Ubuntu ISO to a DVD, restart my
machine with it booting from the DVD. Like I said, Ubuntu makes it sound
easy as long as I have that internet connection. Afterwards, every time I
boot-up, I will get that screen that has me choose which OS to launch.
It will ask about what sizes I want the partitions to be. It will give a
simple slide where I can move it around to my desired sizes. I have a 1TB
drive and 777GB is still free! I am not even using half of my drive for
Windows.
During setup Ubuntu will detect my hardware, download and install what it
can, adjust settings and whatever else. Like I said, their webpage makes it
sound easy.
So what do you think? I already sent you info about what Windows 10
actually and secretly does. I no longer want to be bound by the Microsoft
giant who entangles itself with the federal government.
Please give me your serious opinions about this. Please give me solid info
that back up your suggestions.
What do you think? Thank you, guys, for working with me over all these
years.
Kory Pounds
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