Test Linux, but KEEP Your Windows

If you are wanting to test Linux but on a tight buget, you can install Linux to an external USB Flash drive without impacting your main Windows installation. Here we walk you through the process.
#windows #linux #mxlinux

**WARNING: If you can remove your primary drive prior to installing Linux, that is preferable. It is possible to mess up your install, but these steps should minimize risk. Use this tutorial at your own risk**

00:00 - Intro
01:30 - A Word About Persistance
02:30 - Alongside Install (Don't)
03:40 - Two Drives - Two Bootloaders
06:08 - Summarizing Steps
07:11 - Download, Verify, Write (Linux)
08:54 - Download, Verify, Write (Windows)
18:03 - BIOS Setup, One Time Boot
21:39 - Boot and Install MX Linux
26:43 - Checking Disks After Install
30:20 - A Word About Linux Mint

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