Question: How to Install Linux on a Laptop?
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How do I install Linux on my computer?

Installing Linux using USB stick

  • Step 1) Download the .iso or the OS files on your computer from this link.
  • Step 2) Download free software like ‘Universal USB installer to make a bootable USB stick.
  • Step 3) Select an Ubuntu Distribution form the dropdown to put on your USB.
  • Step 4) Click YES to Install Ubuntu in USB.

Can I install Linux on Windows?

Virtual machines allow you to run any operating system in a window on your desktop. You can install the free VirtualBox or VMware Player, download an ISO file for a Linux distribution such as Ubuntu, and install that Linux distribution inside the virtual machine like you would install it on a standard computer.

Marcus Vance

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