Going Linux #470 · How to try Linux without affecting your current system Pt. 2

About this episode

This episode discusses various methods to try Linux without affecting your current system, including virtualization and live USB options.

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…

Topics covered

• Linux installation
• Virtualization
• Windows subsystem for Linux
• Live USB
• Linux distributions

Keywords

• Linux
• Virtualbox
• Windows subsystem for Linux
• Live USB
• Zorin
• Linux Mint
• ChromeOS Flex
• PCLinuxOS

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PCLinuxOS

Products: Zorin, Linux Mint, ChromeOS Flex, Virtualbox, Windows subsystem for Linux, Guest Editions

Places: Windows

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