I want to set up a dual boot on my laptop with Windows and a Linux distribution. I'm new to Linux, and my goal is to get familiar with it for future cybersecurity studies. I would appreciate any suggestions on which Linux distro would be best for beginners as I learn the basics.
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I recommend starting with Linux Mint. It's user-friendly and perfect for beginners looking to gain some Linux experience!
Some great distros to consider are Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Linux Mint, and Pop!_OS. You can test different ones online at distrosea.com. To create a bootable USB, check out Ventoy, and here are a few YouTube tutorials for dual booting:
- https://youtu.be/mXyN1aJYefc
- https://youtu.be/KWVte9WGxGE
- https://youtu.be/Nn7CPlUpflk
If you're brand new and a bit worried about messing up your system, you might want to run Linux in a virtual machine first. It can save you from boot loader headaches!
Honestly, you could pick any distro since you're just starting. It's all about finding the one that clicks with you personally.
Those tutorials look really helpful! I'll definitely check them out before diving in.