New Linux System or Dual Boot?

8BaLL · 5 Mar 2014 at 19:41

So I want too learn all about Linux I have a good Windows 7 system already what do you think should I build a new system with a KVM Switch not looking on spending a fortune or buy another SSD and dual boot? any advice would be a great help Thanks.

8BaLL · 5 Mar 2014 at 20:26

That was something I thought about too will it run as normal in a Virtualbox ie: applications and software applications?

8BaLL · 5 Mar 2014 at 22:04

It will not be just for learning in the long run I am looking into changing careers and security is something I have been very interested in and there is so much more you can do with Linux from my understanding.

8BaLL · 14 Mar 2014 at 18:43

So this weekend I am going to sort Linux out I have been thinking about what a friend suggested on just buying a cheap laptop like a thinkpad second hand I have fixed these in the past and found them sluggish but I have been comparing these to my old laptop which was running on a i5 processor but Linux is much more lightweight what do you think on this idea? It will not be replacing my Desktop so it does not need to be top of the range just good enough for what is needed Thanks.

8BaLL · 4 May 2014 at 19:12

Well a lot has happened since my last post I jumped straight in the deep end with kali linux and loved it I was running on VM ware so I decided to go out and buy a Laptop specifically for Linux the Lenovo T410 excellent laptop for Linux works straight out the box now I am dual booting Ubuntu and Ka;i I have much to learn but I am enjoying the journey.