I'm getting a new laptop that comes pre-installed with Windows, which I really dislike because it uses up a lot of my RAM. If I decide to dual boot Linux on it, will Windows still be actively using RAM in the background, or is it completely inactive when I choose to boot into Linux?
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Exactly! When you boot into Linux, Windows is completely inactive, so it won't be eating up your RAM. If you're certain you don't want Windows at all, you could install Linux directly and wipe Windows off. That’s what I did when I got my laptop. Now I even triple boot with different Linux distros!
Nope, only one operating system can run at a time on a dual boot setup. When you're booted into Linux, Windows just sits there like a cold file on your hard drive, not taking up any of your RAM.
For sure, when you boot up your laptop, you'll get to select which OS you want to use. If you ever want Windows back, just make sure to back up any important apps or files first!
It's usually not Windows that's hogging your RAM; it often could be your web browser instead. But if you really want to get rid of Windows for good, just keep in mind you can install Linux without fully wiping Windows immediately if you're worried about losing some apps.
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