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| 1417277 | 2016-03-11 02:54:00 | I want to try an install Linux into a Virtual Box for Windows. I have looked a some tutorials but was wondering if there are any traps for an old fellow, or will it be fairly straightforward?. Any suggestions will be welcome. |
Pato (2463) | ||
| 1417278 | 2016-03-11 04:03:00 | Depends on what program / OS you use. Also it depends on how old the Host PC is, some of the older ones don't have a CPU that will allow you to run Virtual Software. One of the Biggest "gotya's" is the amount of Memory you have in the computer, the more the better because if you don't have enough, lets say 4GB, and the virtual Machine uses 2GB then you only leave 2GB for the actual PC, which will cause slowness in both running OS's. Most Virtual Machines allow you to allocate the amount of memory, of course the less it has the slower it works. Some other things to watch out for, again depending on what Virtual Program used , some items like USB ports / Printers wont work, and occasionally you have to fiddle around with network settings as it will change ( most sort them selves out). Wireless can cause all sorts of network problems as well, some do some dont. |
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| 1417279 | 2016-03-11 04:16:00 | You might find it easier to allow Linux to install itself allongside windows as a dual boot. | Driftwood (5551) | ||
| 1417280 | 2016-03-11 04:18:00 | It should be fairly straight forward. I haven't done it with virtual box fir a while but use vmware player quite a bit. Memory can be an issue. So depending on your reasoning for installing Linux (just for a look at the desktop, or other reasons) there are some minimal installs - lubuntu I've found fairly lightweight but responsibly featured compared to full Linux). But you should be able to give it about 1gb ram and have a fairly good play. | psycik (12851) | ||
| 1417281 | 2016-03-11 04:20:00 | You might find it easier to allow Linux to install itself allongside windows as a dual boot. I'd recommend virtualisation over dual booting anyday now. Much less likely to cause boot problem if you want yo remove it. |
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| 1417282 | 2016-03-11 04:36:00 | Thanks All. Appreciate your comments you have given me plenty to think about. | Pato (2463) | ||
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