You want to install Ubuntu on your Windows computer, don’t you?
But maybe you aren’t 100 percent certain that you want to commit just yet.
What if something goes wrong?
Here are the best ways to install Ubuntu on your Windows 10 gadget.
Are You Ready to Switch?
The first thing to do is work out whether or not you’re ready to switch to Linux.
Which Linux Version Should You Choose?
As you’re probably aware, several flavors of Linux are available.
Seeour comparison of Debian and Ubuntuandthe differences between Fedora and Ubuntuif you need help deciding.
With Windows running again, download and install your preferred distro from the Windows Store.
(This works with Windows build 16215 and later.
For the best results, upgrade Windows to the latest version.)
This will take a few moments.
Once done, launch the Linux app and wait while it finalizes the installation.
These don’t need to be the same as your gear’s account.
The installation will then complete, and you’ll have a wide selection of bash commands at your disposal.
Time to play with Linux from within Windows!
But you don’t have to go through all this trouble just to dive into the Linux terminal.
You canaccess the bash shell from within Windows.
After downloading Ubuntu, write it to CD or USB.
If you’re happy with what you see, it’s possible for you to proceed with the installation.
Our guide toinstalling Ubuntu from USBexplains further.
Using a virtual machine is an easy way to try Ubuntu Linux.
If you’d like to go with that option, have a look at ourdetailed VirtualBox guide.
By doing this, you install Ubuntu alongside Windows, on the same machine.
Fortunately, this is relatively straightforward and can be done safely, without any loss of data.
ExploreUbuntu’s latest featuresandmust-have Ubuntu apps, and check outthe best Ubuntu themesfor a great look.
We’ve also shownhow to easily share files between Windows and Linux.
