i want to dual boot with windows and need to know the above info. i wont be storing much on the linux partition, i just want to get to know the system.
#what size usb do i need for the install, and what is the recommended minimum partition size?
desert dust
timid junco
usually a 4-8 gig stick is recommended.
as for partition size, depends on how much you have to spare. back when I dual booted around 20-30 gigs were enough, just to get a taste for it.
desert dust
thank you very much!
sonic pagoda
USB flash drives are so cheap I would recommend getting a 64GB so it's big enough to be useful for other purposes as well.
You want about 250-500GB of space for your OS this provides enough space for your OS, future upgrades, a game or two, and time shift which can help you recover from mistakes or issues
midnight shuttle
i want to dual boot with windows and need to know the above info. i wont be stor...
and turn windows fast startup on versions of windows 8 and above before attempting to install a second OS
I'd recommend a bootable usb-maker like ventoy from ventoy,net or UUI from pendrivelinux.com as they're both reliable and dont block further use of usb storage space