All of the latest versions of Ubuntu should have the option to install Ubuntu alongside Windows 10 available from the installation prompts.
How much space do I need for Ubuntu installation?
You should try to allocate a minimum of 10 GB to your Ubuntu install. You can drag the divider left and right to choose how you want to divide your hard drive space between the two operating systems. Notice the Windows installation is formatted with NTFS and the Ubuntu installation with ext4.
Can I install Ubuntu on the same drive as Windows 10?
If you choose to install it to the same drive as Windows 10, Ubuntu will allow you to shrink that pre-existing Windows partition and make room for the new operating system.
Alternatively, if you have multiple hard drives, you can choose to keep the two installations completely separate and select a different drive for Ubuntu at the top of the window. You should try to allocate a minimum of 10 GB to your Ubuntu install.
Can I run Ubuntu and windows on the same computer?
Creating a dual boot system is a viable solution for users that wish to leverage the best of both worlds by having Ubuntu and Windows installed simultaneously. While not as flexible as virtualization, it offers some advantage by allowing both operating systems to have direct access to your system’s hardware .
When I was researching we ran into the question “Can I install Ubuntu on a new machine with Windows 10?”.
UPDATE: Installing Ubuntu 20.04 LTS on a new machine with Windows 10, and there’s now a confirmation window once I chose “Install Ubuntu alongside Windows Boot Manager”, saying If you continue, the changes listed below will be written to the disks. Otherwise, you will be able to make further changes manually.
One option is to run Ubuntu inside of a virtual machine on Windows 10, and the other option is to create a dual boot system. Both options have their pros and cons. A big advantage of a dual boot system is that both operating systems will have direct access to your computer’s hardware – no virtualized hardware and unnecessary overhead.
How do I install Ubuntu on a new computer?
After booting into the Ubuntu installation, you’ll be presented with the traditional prompts. On the first one, select “Install Ubuntu.” Select your keyboard layout and click continue. The “Updates and other software” options are up to you. Usually, though, you’ll want a normal installation along with the updates and third-party software.
Simply select the network and enter the password and that’s it. Next, you have the option to install Ubuntu as normal installation or as minimal installation. If you are new to Linux, it doesn’t hurt to install the normal package including Libre Office, some games and some other tools.