Can I Get Linux on My Pc?
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Desktop Linux can run on your Windows 7 (and older) laptops and desktops. Machines that would bend and break under the load of Windows 10 will run like a charm. And today’s desktop Linux distributions are as easy to use as Windows or macOS.

How do I install Linux on my PC?

How to Install Linux from USB

  1. Insert a bootable Linux USB drive.
  2. Click the start menu. …
  3. Then hold down the SHIFT key while clicking Restart. …
  4. Then select Use a Device.
  5. Find your device in the list. …
  6. Your computer will now boot Linux. …
  7. Select Install Linux. …
  8. Go through the installation process.

Can you install Linux on any desktop?

Most Linux users install the OS on a computer. Linux has wide compatibility, with drivers provided for all types of hardware. This means it can run on almost any PC, whether a desktop computer or a laptop. Notebooks, ultrabooks, and even obsolete netbooks will run Linux.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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