You Asked: How Do I Switch Between Linux Distros?
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Now whenever you want to switch to a different version of Linux distribution, you simply have to format the system partition and then install a different version of Linux onto that partition. In this process, only system files and your applications are deleted and all of your other data will remain unaltered.

How do I switch from one Linux distro to another?

The steps are as follows:

  1. Download the Live environment ISO of your favorite Linux distribution, and burn it to a CD/DVD or write it to a USB drive.
  2. Boot into your newly-created media. …
  3. Use the same tool to create a new ext4 partition in the empty space created by resizing the first partition.

Can distros switch?

Switching to a different distro means formatting at least part of your hard disk and starting again with configuration of your system. It could also wipe out all of your personal files, depending on how your disk is partitioned.

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