Anyone install LINUX over Win 10 ? - Toyota Yaris Forums

justanotherdrunk · 05-30-2019, 11:09 PM

so far ive failed on 2 machines

used rufus to burn the free downloaded LINUX to a bootable usb stick

successfully changed booting order to boot from usb stick

both machines an old desktop and a newer laptop then crashed

just a novice here

eTiMaGo · 05-31-2019, 06:36 AM

What linux distribution? At what point did the computers crash, did you see any kind of linux loading screen first?

justanotherdrunk · 05-31-2019, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

What linux distribution? At what point did the computers crash, did you see any kind of linux loading screen first?

this is what i tried to install

http://wikka.puppylinux.com/HomePage

looks like something tried to install then defaulted back to win 10

no indication of program loading

eTiMaGo · 06-01-2019, 12:02 AM

it's pretty hard to say :D My hunch is that it's something related to BIOS/UEFI. When you burn an image in rufus there are several options (partition scheme, target system...). If you computers are older, they may support BIOS only and not UEFI. Anyway, it's probably goign to take a lot of trial and error to figure out, good luck!

justanotherdrunk · 06-01-2019, 02:42 PM

thanks

IllusionX · 06-01-2019, 06:59 PM

I mostly use Ubuntu, because support.

Not once it failed me. But I never install alongside windows.

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kevinj93 · 06-02-2019, 02:44 AM

I agree, Ubuntu linux is the distro to use. If you just want to try it, you can boot into a live Linux session straight off the boot media.
If you decide you wish to install it, you will also need spare space on the hard drive that is not part of a partition. You can use a tool such as Partition Wizard to shrink the Windows partition and create empty space for Ububtu to install.

Because I had a spare, I actually installed Linux on a separate hard drive. I can then use the BIOS boot selection when I want to boot Linux. Windows will not mount the Linux drive partitions without extra software, but Linux can access the Windows drive.

justanotherdrunk · 06-02-2019, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevinj93

I agree, Ubuntu linux is the distro to use. If you just want to try it, you can boot into a live Linux session straight off the boot media.
If you decide you wish to install it, you will also need spare space on the hard drive that is not part of a partition. You can use a tool such as Partition Wizard to shrink the Windows partition and create empty space for Ububtu to install.

Because I had a spare, I actually installed Linux on a separate hard drive. I can then use the BIOS boot selection when I want to boot Linux. Windows will not mount the Linux drive partitions without extra software, but Linux can access the Windows drive.

justanotherdrunk · 06-15-2019, 12:45 AM

solved

not install over win 10 but alongside

once i partitioned some disk space it installed no problem

thanks

eTiMaGo · 06-15-2019, 07:11 AM

awesome!

kevinj93 · 06-15-2019, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justanotherdrunk

solved

not install over win 10 but alongside

once i partitioned some disk space it installed no problem

thanks

Now the learning begins...

Admittedly I have been using various Linux versions for years. The initial learning curve is steep, but you reach a point where it all seems very logical. I also still look up solutions on internet from time to time when asked to make some new changes on the servers.

05-30-2019, 11:09 PM	#1
justanotherdrunk Drives: 2016 SE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,136	Anyone install LINUX over Win 10 ? so far ive failed on 2 machines used rufus to burn the free downloaded LINUX to a bootable usb stick successfully changed booting order to boot from usb stick both machines an old desktop and a newer laptop then crashed just a novice here

05-31-2019, 06:36 AM	#2
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	What linux distribution? At what point did the computers crash, did you see any kind of linux loading screen first? __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

06-01-2019, 12:02 AM	#4
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	it's pretty hard to say :D My hunch is that it's something related to BIOS/UEFI. When you burn an image in rufus there are several options (partition scheme, target system...). If you computers are older, they may support BIOS only and not UEFI. Anyway, it's probably goign to take a lot of trial and error to figure out, good luck! __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

06-01-2019, 06:59 PM	#6
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	I mostly use Ubuntu, because support. Not once it failed me. But I never install alongside windows. Sent from my CLT-L04 using Tapatalk __________________

06-02-2019, 02:44 AM	#7
kevinj93 Drives: 2013 NCP130 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 376	I agree, Ubuntu linux is the distro to use. If you just want to try it, you can boot into a live Linux session straight off the boot media. If you decide you wish to install it, you will also need spare space on the hard drive that is not part of a partition. You can use a tool such as Partition Wizard to shrink the Windows partition and create empty space for Ububtu to install. Because I had a spare, I actually installed Linux on a separate hard drive. I can then use the BIOS boot selection when I want to boot Linux. Windows will not mount the Linux drive partitions without extra software, but Linux can access the Windows drive. __________________ Running on standard AU 14" steel wheels (14x5 rims, 175/70R14 tyres). Added reversing camera and touch screen radio, cruise control, 16" rear wiper blade, tow bar and dash cam.

06-01-2019, 02:42 PM	#5
justanotherdrunk Drives: 2016 SE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,136	thanks

06-15-2019, 12:45 AM	#9
justanotherdrunk Drives: 2016 SE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,136	solved not install over win 10 but alongside once i partitioned some disk space it installed no problem thanks

06-15-2019, 07:11 AM	#10
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	awesome! __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

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