[kwlug-disc] Got a new laptop and I need it to still run Windows :-(

Mikalai Birukou mb at 3nsoft.com
Mon Nov 7 08:44:18 EST 2022


>> Just picked up an ASUS Vivobook laptop from Costco today.  I need to run
>> some Windows software for work, so I can't just wipe out the Win11 install
>> completely.  I have no experience installing a dual boot on anything since
>> WinXP I think.  Is there anything I need to be concerned about with a
>> modern Win11 install playing nice?
>>
>> Also, does anyone have any suggestions on "linuxifying" the Windows
>> experience?  I know I am gonna hate every minute of it, as I detest Win11
>> for the briefe amount of time I have used it.
> Hi
> I found instructions on the web, followed them to the letter, and it did
> not work. It made a mess of the drive, so I installed Linux. Be careful, I
> would clone the drive, place the clone in your computer and then try.

What about running windows in a VirtualBox on Linux? Integration seems 
so smooth these days: I hear sounds, can have several monitors in a guest.






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