Types of Linux Installations
One of the biggest plus point of using Linux is you can play with it as you want. There are a few installation types of Linux. An enthusiastic user might get frustrated after seeing these many procedures of installing Linux. So, I'm gonna explain these types to help you guys.
I'm gonna start with my preferred installation method which is fresh installation of Linux with no other operating system involved in that machine. Why it is my favourite ? Let me explain. Fresh installation of Linux allows the CPU to dedicate it's 100% of resources to only one operating system left in your machine. This method is so much popular in the Linux community. In this method, you have to ready a bootable USB drive containing the .iso file of your desired Linux based Operating System (Not Linux OS). You have to boot the drive, format your machine's hard drive and install. That's it. Now you've installed a fresh copy of Linux with no fuss.
Dual Booting: Dual booting is the procedure where you can use Linux alongside any other operating system having in your machine. Every time you boot your machine, you have to select the operating system you want to use. If you want to use the other operating system you have, the only way is to restart your machine. Then select your desired operating system. Now the process of dual booting between windows and Linux is becoming less popular due to arise of the virtual machines. Virtual machine is a program that can run inside your operating system like another machine. Just like "OS inside a OS" If you have hefty RAM and powerful processor, then using VM (virtual machine) is much more efficient to use dual boot.
Live CD/DVD/USB Booting: This is the procedure where testing comes handy. Many Linux based operating systems give a chance to use Linux without installing. This procedure is called "Live Media". In this method, the operating system is loaded inside the machine's RAM, not on the hard drive. So, you have no fear of wiping out your whole hard drive. In this way, you can test Linux based operating systems until you find your preferred one to install in your machine. Sometimes, to collect corrupted data from the system, a live media is just like a savior.
Virtual Installation: If you love your current operating system, but can't resist the temptation to test any Linux Distro (Linux based operating system) and also don't want to mess with the system files of your current OS (operating system), then virtual installation is the only way to quench your thirst. You can download and install virtual machine and boot there the .iso file of your desired Linux distro. That's it. Then you can use or test your distro with full functionality within your lovely operating system. But the only con is here that you have to a large amount of RAM and good clock speed or core of your CPU.
That's it, guys. What is your preferred method please let me know by comment and stay with time. Next time I'll come with another interesting topic. Till then, Stay Home, Stay Safe.
I'm gonna start with my preferred installation method which is fresh installation of Linux with no other operating system involved in that machine. Why it is my favourite ? Let me explain. Fresh installation of Linux allows the CPU to dedicate it's 100% of resources to only one operating system left in your machine. This method is so much popular in the Linux community. In this method, you have to ready a bootable USB drive containing the .iso file of your desired Linux based Operating System (Not Linux OS). You have to boot the drive, format your machine's hard drive and install. That's it. Now you've installed a fresh copy of Linux with no fuss.
Dual Booting: Dual booting is the procedure where you can use Linux alongside any other operating system having in your machine. Every time you boot your machine, you have to select the operating system you want to use. If you want to use the other operating system you have, the only way is to restart your machine. Then select your desired operating system. Now the process of dual booting between windows and Linux is becoming less popular due to arise of the virtual machines. Virtual machine is a program that can run inside your operating system like another machine. Just like "OS inside a OS" If you have hefty RAM and powerful processor, then using VM (virtual machine) is much more efficient to use dual boot.
Live CD/DVD/USB Booting: This is the procedure where testing comes handy. Many Linux based operating systems give a chance to use Linux without installing. This procedure is called "Live Media". In this method, the operating system is loaded inside the machine's RAM, not on the hard drive. So, you have no fear of wiping out your whole hard drive. In this way, you can test Linux based operating systems until you find your preferred one to install in your machine. Sometimes, to collect corrupted data from the system, a live media is just like a savior.
Virtual Installation: If you love your current operating system, but can't resist the temptation to test any Linux Distro (Linux based operating system) and also don't want to mess with the system files of your current OS (operating system), then virtual installation is the only way to quench your thirst. You can download and install virtual machine and boot there the .iso file of your desired Linux distro. That's it. Then you can use or test your distro with full functionality within your lovely operating system. But the only con is here that you have to a large amount of RAM and good clock speed or core of your CPU.
That's it, guys. What is your preferred method please let me know by comment and stay with time. Next time I'll come with another interesting topic. Till then, Stay Home, Stay Safe.
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