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

Going Linux

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, [email protected], [phone], @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
38:00 End

Chapters

1. Going Linux #470 · How to try Linux without affecting your current system Pt. 2 (00:00:00)

2. Bill hops from Zorin to Linux Mint - here's why (00:01:42)

3. Bill tests ChromeOS Flex (00:03:34)

4. Help out PCLinuxOS (00:06:35)

5. Larry is down to one computer (00:10:20)

6. Disclaimer: No hardware-installed Windows were harmed in the production of this podcast (00:11:10)

7. How can I try Linux without messing up my current computer? (00:14:37)

8. 1: Using a 'virtual' Linux (00:15:33)

9. 2: Windows subsystem for Linux (00:16:39)

10. Linux in Virtualbox (00:17:30)

11. Install and configure Virtual Box (00:18:56)

12. Install 'Guest Editions' (00:23:51)

13. Install Linux (00:25:25)

14. First boot and Guest Editions (00:27:38)

15. Install the Windows subsystem for Linux (WSL) (00:28:07)

16. Launch WSL and complete the setup (00:29:31)

17. Start using WSL (00:30:03)

18. Just create a Live USB drive - it's easier (00:30:52)

19. goinglinux.com, [email protected], [phone], @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe (00:36:48)