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TS15cm
post Apr 12 2022, 08:32 PM, updated 2y ago

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I want to try my hand at linux , for learning experience. Whether its ubuntu, debian, anything.

But all laptops out there sold are windows or mac. I am not paying for an original windows only to reinstall linux because thats extra $$$ spend there. Thats like paying premium for a car with 360 sensor but then removing it later.

So how do you guys go about it?
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post Apr 12 2022, 08:33 PM

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Dual boot or use vmware
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post Apr 12 2022, 08:34 PM

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A Windows notebook/laptop will run Linux.

Don't bother with mac.
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post Apr 12 2022, 08:36 PM

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QUOTE(howszat @ Apr 12 2022, 08:34 PM)
A Windows notebook/laptop will run Linux.

Don't bother with mac.
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i get your point

but what i am trying to say is since its a for learning only, why would i want to pay extra few hundred quid for the original windows that comes with it... i have windows for my main laptop and gaming pc already.
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post Apr 12 2022, 08:40 PM

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QUOTE(15cm @ Apr 12 2022, 08:36 PM)
i get your point

but what i am trying to say is since its a for learning only, why would i want to pay extra few hundred quid for the original windows that comes with it... i have windows for my main laptop and gaming pc already.
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You just install Linux on the laptop directly. Buy a laptop with no Windows.


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post Apr 12 2022, 08:44 PM

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Install in VMWare or Hyper-V cannot meh?
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post Apr 12 2022, 08:44 PM

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No need to buy another laptop. Use VM (virtualbox or enable Hyper-V) in your windows laptop.

Or enable WSL2 and install ubuntu directly. Can use ubuntu in windows. No difference.

Or install ubuntu as dual boot with your laptop/desktop.
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post Apr 12 2022, 08:48 PM

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just enable VMWare and install Linux on that VM.
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post Apr 12 2022, 10:55 PM

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QUOTE(15cm @ Apr 12 2022, 08:36 PM)
i get your point

but what i am trying to say is since its a for learning only, why would i want to pay extra few hundred quid for the original windows that comes with it... i have windows for my main laptop and gaming pc already.
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sadly malaysia market doesn't have that option

Lenovo offers Ubuntu on some thinkpads in other countries

and in some other countries with low buying power, most laptops come with freedos and expect you to install windows later
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post Apr 23 2022, 11:02 AM

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Buy a Chromebook and install Linux distro of your choice? Anyone tried this?
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post May 4 2022, 02:10 PM

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Sadly there are no proper channel to this, but you can try contact Microsoft Malaysia see whether is there any option/method to refund the Windows 10 license since you will not be using it.

Else you have no choice but to pay for something you are not using.

Yes, ChromeBook does support running Linux natively but there some is issues with the drivers like the Wifi & Graphics. It is recommended to use Intel or AMD based laptop since you are just trying it out, it have higher compatibility chances.

Look for something very cheap like those Acer, Asus, MSI, Gigabyte brands. They might have something in store that doesn't comes with OS license.

TS15cm
post May 5 2022, 08:20 PM

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QUOTE(ehwee @ Apr 23 2022, 11:02 AM)
Buy a Chromebook and install Linux distro of your choice? Anyone tried this?
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i am actually seriously considering this lol, is it even possible? i saw on youtube some ppl did it but involve some kind of hacking
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post May 6 2022, 08:17 AM

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QUOTE(15cm @ May 5 2022, 08:20 PM)
i am actually seriously considering this lol, is it even possible?  i saw on youtube some ppl did it but involve some kind of hacking
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Too much hassle to set it up if you are new into LINUX/UNIX.

The easiest is either VM or install Ubuntu LTS from MS Store. VM setup still need some bits of configuration.

If you are new into learning LINUX/UNIX, the Ubuntu LTS from MS Store is the easiest. This way, you keep your Windows and Ubuntu (LINUX) on the same env concurrently. Once you have learned up the LINUX/UNIX basics, then you should go hardcore setup on a laptop, i.e. install UNIX/LINUX as the OS itself.
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post May 31 2022, 06:33 PM

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QUOTE(15cm @ Apr 12 2022, 08:32 PM)
I want to try my hand at linux , for learning experience. Whether its ubuntu, debian, anything.

But all laptops out there sold are windows or mac. I am not paying for an original windows only to reinstall linux because thats extra $$$ spend there. Thats like paying premium for a car with 360 sensor but then removing it later.

So how do you guys go about it?
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if you were to get linux pc, better prepared for pooor driver support.

 

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