Kubuntu Install alongside windows 8
Apologies if I'm posting a similar thread as I've just registered and haven't looked at any posts yet. I'm basically a total novice, no clue as in really not techy. I want to run Kubuntu alongside windows 8 but am a bit apprehensive to install or download it just yet. I have a Dell laptop running windows 8 64-bit, only one hard drive currently not partitioned. I need some guidance on how to download, partition and install it correctly the first time as I can't afford to mess up and lose all my files or completely installing this as my primary.
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Hi Chrisk,
May I suggest something?
Go to google and search Virtualbox. It's a free software you can use to virtualize any operating system.
With virtualbox, you can try kubuntu without changing your partition or installing it on your computer.
That way, you may see if you like it before going to whole way.
To get Kubuntu, go here (get the 32bits if you want to test in virtualbox ): http://www.kubuntu.org/getkubuntu
Howto install in Virtualbox : http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/virtualbox
When you will be ready to instal it natively, you may read this before doing it : https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Gr...nstall/Kubuntu
It's a bit old but should be the same.
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Virtualbox is one way to try out Linux, (I'm not sure why 32 bit was recommended for a 64 bit machine. I've had no trouble with 64 bit VMs) however, VMs (Virtual Machines) in VirtualBox is not a test of your hardware compatibility. If you want to try Kubuntu and verify your hardware works with it I would suggest using a LiveUSB. Then you can try it out, test your hardware and install it (if you choose to) from the same device. Don't use 32 bit Kubuntu on a 64 bit machine - there's no reason to.
Google Windows 8 and Ubuntu and you'll get dozens of how-tos. Here's one https://sites.google.com/site/easyli...roject/windows
I don't use Windows 8, but I've not heard of any serious problems with installing (K)Ubuntu along side. Basically, it's;
Disable Windows Fast Boot,
De-frag and shrink the Windows partition,
Backup Windows (not really necessary if you have recovery disks. ALWAYS backup your personal data),
Turn off Secure boot,
Partition drive,
Install Kubuntu,
Set up UEFI boot manager,
Done.
I suggest doing one part at a time. Like, do the first three steps - then make sure Windows is all OK and usable. Then do the partitioning. Reboot windows agian. Then move forward with installing in the free space. Take your time. Read a lot of the web how-to's. If you're unsure of a step - stop and ask.Comment
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Because to run a 64 bits guest, your processor need to support it. For Intel, it's called VT-x I think. AMD has its own name.Originally posted by oshunluvr View Post
Usually all high end laptop/desktop comes with it. But it is not available on all Dell laptop.
But, I agree with you. Live USB / DVD is another way to try Kubuntu.
I guess I'm so used to have virtualbox, it is my #1 way to test iso. I just kick a new vm, link the ISO and click start
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Ah, I didn't think about that. No way of knowing whether or not his CPU supports that function - good call.Originally posted by Shaika-Dzari View PostComment
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I've documented step-by-step how I built a dual-boot Windows 8 + Kubuntu machine from the bare metal: https://www.kubuntuforums.net/showthread.php?65253. It's very detailed, because I wanted to examine how Windows configures partitions and the UEFI boot manager.
You'll find some information there useful. "Step 3. Necessary Windows configuration procedures," in post #4, will be important. "Step 4. Installing Kubuntu," turned out to be surprisingly simple -- it just worked. Previous issues with Ubiquity (the installer we inherit from Ubuntu) and GRUB appear to have been solved. The remaining information in that post is an analysis of the results.Comment
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