Going Linux #470 · How to try Linux without affecting your current system Pt. 2

Of course you could install Linux on a spare computer if you have one. OK, to many people the prospect of installing a new operating system can be daunting. You could also try running from a live USB drive. But fortunately, there are straightforward methods to explore what Linux has to offer directly from your Windows environment without altering your existing setup. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux · How to try Linux without affecting your current system Pt. 2 01:42 Bill hops from Zorin to Linux Mint - here's why 03:34 Bill tests ChromeOS Flex 06:35 Help out PCLinuxOS 10:20 Larry is down to one computer 11:10 Disclaimer: No hardware-installed Windows were harmed in the production of this podcast 14:37 How can I try Linux without messing up my current computer? 15:33 1: Using a 'virtual' Linux 16:39 2: Windows subsystem for Linux 17:30 Linux in Virtualbox 18:56 Install and configure Virtual Box 23:51 Install 'Guest Editions' 25:25 Install Linux 27:38 First boot and Guest Editions 28:07 Install the Windows subsystem for Linux (WSL) 29:31 Launch WSL and complete the setup 30:03 Start using WSL 30:52 Just create a Live USB drive - it's easier 36:48 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen,

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Going Linux #470 · How to try Linux without affecting your current system Pt. 2 is an episode from Going Linux by Larry Bushey.

This episode is 38:00 long.

This episode was published on Aug 20, 2025.

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