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In order to make the transition from Windows 10 (or W8.1, W11) to Linux as smooth as possible, it is necessary to plan ahead, take plenty of time and do proper preparation. I am assuming that all the required software will be downloaded using the existing W10 machine or another Windows-based one.
Preparation
1. Backup all your personal data from W10 to an external hard drive before proceeding any further!
2. Are you likely to use W10 again? If the answer...
I am assuming that you have already installed VirtualBox and that your CPU supports virtualization, using either Intel VT-x or AMD-V (SVM) which has been enabled in the BIOS.
The ISO file for the Linux distro (e.g. MX Linux) to be installed in VirtualBox has been downloaded to the user’s Downloads directory.
Open VirtualBox and click on New.
1. Enter a descriptive name into the Name box (e.g. MX Linux).
2. Select Linux as the Type. ...
As well as using these LQ forums and blogs for valuable information, total newcomers to Linux may like to look at Linux Made Simple from the publishers of Linux Format magazine: http://www.linuxformat.com/
If, like me, you have a lot of data and a suitable conventional hard drive (HDD), then I recommend that you just buy the smallest, good-quality SSD you can find.
30GB or 60GB is more than enough to accommodate a Linux distro.
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