A VM is the best option for getting started. If you mess it up, you can just delete it and start over. Dual boot can be problematic because Windows actively tries to sabotage that. Another great way to get started is to find any old machine that you can just wipe and install Linux on.
A VM is the best option for getting started. If you mess it up, you can just delete it and start over. Dual boot can be problematic because Windows actively tries to sabotage that. Another great way to get started is to find any old machine that you can just wipe and install Linux on.
Yep, x2.
Windows will get an update and actively fuck up your boot loader, if not worse.
Windows is like a petulant child that can’t be allowed to do group play with other kids, without constant supervision.
Bare metal dual booting is not worth it.