I recently moved to Linux by downloading Ubuntu after being on Windows for ten years. The installation was straightforward, and I customized it quite a bit. Now that I have Ubuntu dual-booted with Windows, I've heard that Fedora KDE is highly customizable and user-friendly. I'm wondering how I can download Fedora, whether I need to remove Ubuntu first, and if I should even make the switch at all.
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A cool option is to use a program called Boxes on your current Ubuntu. With Boxes, you can run multiple Linux distributions in a virtual machine without needing to mess with your settings or partitions.
There are several ways to explore new distros. You could try them out from a live USB. Using Ventoy to load ISOs onto a USB drive is super easy. Another route is creating virtual images using Boxes or virt-manager. If you want a dedicated experience for each distribution, you can create separate partitions, though that’s a bit more complex. Alternatively, you can install one, use it, and then install another over it if you prefer simplicity.
If you're considering switching to KDE, you might want to try Kubuntu, which is pretty similar in terms of installation ease as Ubuntu. Just go for the latest version, like 25.10, and you should be good to go!
I find the multiple partitions idea interesting, but I’m puzzled about what that partition is for since I already downloaded Ubuntu to a USB. Would I need different USBs for each distro if I go down that route?