You Asked: Can I Install Linux on a Windows Laptop?

There are two ways to use Linux on a Windows computer. You can either install the full Linux OS alongside Windows, or if you are just starting with Linux for the first time, the other easy option is that you run Linux virtually with making any change to your existing Windows setup.

Can you install Linux on any laptop?

A: In most cases, you can install Linux on an older computer. Most laptops will have no problems running a Distro. The only thing you need to be wary of is hardware compatibility. You may have to do some slight tweaking to get the Distro to run properly.

How do I install Linux on my Windows 10 laptop?

How to install Windows Subsystem for Linux

1. Open Settings.
2. Click on Apps.
3. Click on Apps & features.
4. Under “Related settings,” on the right side, click the Programs and Features link.
5. Click the Turn Windows features on or off link.
6. On “Windows Features,” check the Windows Subsystem for Linux (Beta) option.
7. Click OK.

31 июл. 2017 г.