Hey folks! I'm a newbie to Linux and I'm considering dual booting it alongside Windows on my laptop. My main question is—does having both operating systems installed mean they will use up more system resources, like RAM and CPU, even if I'm only using one at a time? I know virtual machines can be heavy on resources since both OSes operate simultaneously, but I'm trying to figure out if dual booting has a similar effect. Will having Linux sitting alongside Windows slow down my system, or does it perform just like having a single OS? Thanks for your help!
2 Answers
Yes, dual booting will definitely take up more storage since you need separate partitions for each OS. The good news, though, is that only the OS you boot into will actually use RAM and CPU. So, you won't be dividing resources between the two systems like you would with a VM. Just keep in mind that managing disk space can be tricky, especially if you're not familiar with partitioning and the EFI system partition.
Just storage load is the main concern here. Since the two OSes are separated, there's no sharing of resources like you would with a virtual setup. Only the OS you're using takes up CPU and RAM. So, if you keep your drives organized, it should work smoothly!
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