I'm trying to set up a dual boot system with Ubuntu 22.04 alongside my existing Windows 10 installation, and I've freed up 10GB of space. I want to ensure I don't erase Windows in the process. My question is whether I need to allocate a drive letter to this 10GB or if I can just boot from a live USB and let the installer find the space automatically. Also, just to clarify—when I mention the free space, I mean around 52.69GB since the decimal settings are a bit different in Dutch than in other languages. Any advice would be appreciated!
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If you have 1TB total, I’d recommend at least 50GB for your Linux installation if possible. You’ve got plenty of space to play with!
Honestly, 10GB just won’t cut it. If you want to experiment with Linux command line stuff, have you thought about using WSL instead? It’s a lighter alternative.
I’m not really familiar with WSL or CLI. Just ran the installer, and it took 25GB anyway! I guess I had to reallocate the Windows paging file for the installation to work.
I actually set aside 200GB for Mint and 50GB for Zorin, but on one of my drives, I have Windows 10 taking up the rest. So, you might want to consider having extra space, depending on what you plan to have installed on the Windows side, too!
Just to clarify, I have about 52.69GB free (the decimal can be confusing!). I understand the requirements now. Thanks for your input!
Keep that 10GB unallocated, and just select it for installation when you boot the live version. And by the way, I'm curious—why are you choosing Ubuntu 22.04? Is there a reason you’re not considering the newer versions?
I opted for the minimal version, Bodhi Linux based on Ubuntu 22.04, so I think 10GB should be sufficient for what I'm aiming to do.
You don't need to assign a drive letter to the 10GB. However, honestly, that amount of space is pretty tight for a desktop install. The recommended space is usually around 25GB at a minimum, and I’d suggest aiming for at least 50GB if you plan to actually use it. Trust me, you’ll be unhappy with only 10GB.