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--- linux [2025/06/17 20:54] – GlitchyZorua
+++ linux [2026/09/23 12:20] (current) – [What to do after the install?] that's not what linux mint is called lime360
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-{{:wikipedia-logo-v2.svg.png?100|}} Wikipedia has an article all about [[wp>Linux]]!
+{{:wikipedia-logo-v2.svg.png?50|}} Wikipedia has an article all about [[wp>Linux]]!
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 ==== Things you need to know: ====
-  - Linux is a separate OS, so you'll need at least 50-100GB free on your Hard Disk to install it, linux will ask how much space it should take and you should give it as much as you can spare without using up all your computer storage! If you can add a second SSD/Hard Disk to your computer for Linux thats a good idea!
+  - Linux is a separate OS, so you'll need at least 10-30GB free on your Hard Disk to install it, linux will ask how much space it should take and you should give it as much as you can spare without using up all your computer storage! If you can add a second SSD/Hard Disk to your computer for Linux thats a good idea!
-  - After Linux is installed you will be asked if you want to boot into Linux or Windows every time you turn on your computer.
+  - You can install linux on a separate partition, it is called a "dualboot". No needs to remove Windows!
-  - Your Linux install can access your Windows files, but Windows cannot access your Linux files!
+  - After Linux is installed you will be asked if you want to boot into Linux or Windows via the grub interface every time you turn on your computer.
+  - Your Linux install can access your Windows files, but Windows cannot access your Linux files without some third party tool!
   - If you are on a desktop PC you can setup a 3rd Hard Disk that is share between Windows and Linux.
   - It's usually possible to remove Linux later without too much hassle if you don't like it.
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 ==== What to do after the install? ====
-A basic install of Mint Linux comes with all the basic programs you'll need; it also comes with an program installer than will help you find others! If you have a Graphics Card you should check the Driver Manager app to make sure you have the correct Nvidia or AMD driver installed!
+A basic install of Linux Mint comes with all the basic programs you'll need; it also comes with an program installer than will help you find others! If you have a Graphics Card you should check the Driver Manager app to make sure you have the correct Nvidia or AMD driver installed!
 === Recommended Software and Tweaks ===