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Installing Linux on laptop pre-installed with Windows 8
I purchased Dell Inspiron 15R 5520 which came pre-installed with Windows 8 64bit version, I recently upgraded to Windows 8.1 64bit.
As I'm a student, I have to do some work in Linux OS. So I asked Dell Customer Care about how can I dual boot Windows and Linux OR how can I install Linux in my laptop? But they told me that '...you can install another OS, but we don't provide support for OS other than Windows...' Now what do I do?
Can anyone tell me the exact procedure for installing Linux on my system? I'll be using Ubuntu (12.04) or OpenSUSE 64bit variants. Please note that my system is UEFI with Secure Boot enabled and I don't want to disable the Secure Boot unless it's extremely necessary.
I read some posts on Internet of installing Linux after installing Windows or before installing Windows, but I'm afraid of losing my OS (I have to download all 3.6GB of update from the Store all over again?!). Please provide legit or more trusted procedure of installing Linux.
Thanks :)
onuoha12
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September 4th, 2017 10:00
Linux has always been a primary operating system for productivity and coding among other things. But what most people do not know is that it is also a great operating system that can do a lot of basics well. Now is a few days there will be an article on my experience using LinkSmint as my primary go to the OS for daily use, but today I will show you how to install Linux on your computer.
catilley1092
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January 8th, 2014 21:00
Unless your version of Linux has the keys needed for Secure Boot, the only way to dual boot Linux would be to disable it, plus there's a Legacy or Compatible setting that will need to be enabled.
That's how I installed Windows 7 Pro x64 on my XPS 8700, now it runs the way it was meant to, I seldom see the Dell splash screen go by. No more waiting, log on & run the browser, it opens as soon as it's clicked from the taskbar.
However, you do have an alternative, VirtualBox, that can run most versions of Linux for free, it installs as an app, from there you can create virtual machines that runs better than some native installs does, provided you have plenty of power. If you don't want to lose your updates, running Linux virtually is the way to go.
https://www.virtualbox.org/
You'll need to download the version for Windows from the Downloads link on the left, plus the Extension Pack, on the same page.
Be sure to read the tutorials to assist you. The good thing about going virtual is that if you don't need the OS anymore, 2 or 3 clicks, it's all gone.
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nstroupr
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January 8th, 2014 23:00
I would recommend Manjaro over Ubuntu anyday. Manjaro uses the Arch base and is a lot more powerful, faster and compatible. You will need to disable secure boot. Use GPT instead of MBR if your desktop/laptop supports it. Make boot partition 512Mb, swap RAM SIZE, root 32-64GB, home ANY SIZE. If you have more than 4GB RAM I would recommend turning off swap and deleting the swap partition after you finish installing Manjaro. I have used Ubuntu for a very long time and I just recently tried Manjaro and I have to say I'm very impressed and would never look back on Ubuntu again. Furthermore, Ubuntu takes a punch in performance over time with the recent updates.
catilley1092
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May 22nd, 2018 20:00
Your link was blocked by Malwarebytes Premium as a Ransomware.
Link needs to be removed or revised ASAP!
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catilley1092
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June 1st, 2018 17:00
Since you didn't remove the link as I suggested, and was also reported, here's the proof, the site you're linking to is a Malware infested one. By now, likely tens of thousands more has clicked on (from other sites also) & if false positive, would be known by the MBAM team & whitelisted.
It's probably not in regards to properly install Linux on one's computer if an infected site, rather how to be hijacked by Ransomware. Anyone who has the latest Malwarebytes Premium installed will get the same popup as shown in my link below.
[img]https://i.imgur.com/m6G56LR.png[/img]
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