Running Linux alongside Windows on your machine

It may be convenient for some of us to have proper Linux installed on our machines ( laptops, desktops etc) to perform trivial tasks, such as learning the command line, than reverting to virtualization every time.

I have had running Linux alongside Windows 7 for some time in the past; at boot you can chose which OS to load. I see that with the release of Windows 8 and 10 this task has become more arcane; nevertheless, there are articles and instructions to follow which allow user to achieve just that: two operating systems on one computer and freedom of choice which one to run.

Disclaimer: these instructions offer guidance on how to install Ubuntu 14.04 LTS ( Long Term Support). I personally find Ubuntu too heavy for my VAIO laptop , and chose light version: LUbuntu. You can read about it here: http://lubuntu.net Whenever "desktop" is mentioned in reality it means either "laptop" or "desktop"

Thus, if you are interested to experiment and willing to try installing Linux alongside Windows, click:

Here, if you have Windows 8 http://www.everydaylinuxuser.com/2013/09/install-ubuntu-linux-alongside-windows.html Here, if you have Windows 8.1 http://www.everydaylinuxuser.com/2014/05/install-ubuntu-1404-alongside-windows.html Here, if you have Windows 7 http://linux.about.com/od/LinuxNewbieDesktopGuide/ss/The-Ultimate-Windows-7-And-Ubuntu-Linux-Dual-Boot-Guide.htm Here, if you have Windows 10 http://technozed.com/install-ubuntu-linux-alongside-windows-10/

I hope that you find these articles helpful.