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I really like Ubuntu and I think I would like to try and use it for casual computer use more and more.

Getting involved with the Linux and coding community is something I would really like to do. But I'm not really sure how...

 

I'm taking some college classes on C programming right now and I'm really enjoying it.

I was watching a YouTube video by TekLinux and he said you get to see what goes on behind the curtains.

I'm really interested, how should I get involved?

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yes because if windows fails, you have a way to recover at least your files. and if you know what your doing, then windows os itself

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While "No" might be in the lead (or at least at time of writing this, however here are some reasons you should.)

 

Firstly, Ubuntu looks gorgeous (esp. With Unity Teaks)

 

Secondly, While it isn't as practical/functional as Fedora it does however make the linux experience a tad bit more streamlined and easier to navigate than for example Fedora. 

 

Thirdly, Your surface will probably seem a bit more faster and that's because Ubuntu isn't (generally) as resource demanding as Windows.

 

Fourthly, Ubuntu is probably the best place for someone new to linux or one who appreciates simplicity with some quirks (Fedora has this sort of aspect too.)

 

Fifthly, Ubuntu has more community support and other resources than most Distros which makes resolving issues which makes it all the more easy to resolve any issues you may have. 

 

Lastly, Why not try something new? What's the worst that could happen? You don't like it so you reallocate the full ssd to Windows.

 

 

If someone who thinks that the OP should NOT dual boot Ubuntu on their surface please do elaborate.

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While "No" might be in the lead (or at least at time of writing this, however here are some reasons you should.)

 

Firstly, Ubuntu looks gorgeous (esp. With Unity Teaks)

 

Secondly, While it isn't as practical/functional as Fedora it does however make the linux experience a tad bit more streamlined and easier to navigate than for example Fedora. 

 

Thirdly, Your surface will probably seem a bit more faster and that's because Ubuntu isn't (generally) as resource demanding as Windows.

 

Fourthly, Ubuntu is probably the best place for someone new to linux or one who appreciates simplicity with some quirks (Fedora has this sort of aspect too.)

 

Fifthly, Ubuntu has more community support and other resources than most Distros which makes resolving issues which makes it all the more easy to resolve any issues you may have. 

 

Lastly, Why not try something new? What's the worst that could happen? You don't like it so you reallocate the full ssd to Windows.

 

 

If someone who thinks that the OP should NOT dual boot Ubuntu on their surface please do elaborate.

I like this, I think I'm going to download it tonight and start playing with it.

It just seems like it has so much more versatility over Windows. As well it seems that most application on Windows will actually have a port or a program for Linux :)

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I found it best to duel boot, you learn linux a lot better then through virtualisation primarily by having to learn how to set up a partition. also Ubuntu only really needs 50GB  and can goes as small as 25 GB (although I dont really recommand that)

 

the question is how large is the ssd on you surface ? is it a surface pro ?

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I found it best to duel boot, you learn linux a lot better then through virtualisation primarily by having to learn how to set up a partition. also Ubuntu only really needs 50GB  and can goes as small as 25 GB (although I dont really recommand that)

 

the question is how large is the ssd on you surface ? is it a surface pro ?

I have a 256Gb 8Gb Ram Core i5 version. So space really isn't an issue. I would probably give it something like 50Gb like you said.

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I found it best to duel boot, you learn linux a lot better then through virtualisation primarily by having to learn how to set up a partition. also Ubuntu only really needs 50GB  and can goes as small as 25 GB (although I dont really recommand that)

 

the question is how large is the ssd on you surface ? is it a surface pro ?

You can install Ubuntu on just a 8 GB partition. Tho you won't have much room for software. :P

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You can install Ubuntu on just a 8 GB partition. Tho you won't have much room for software. :P

I installed Kubuntu on a 6GB drive once. I had to use btrfs with on the fly compression to get it to work, but that doesn't mean it can't be done.

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You can install Ubuntu on just a 8 GB partition. Tho you won't have much room for software. :P

I know I was just kind of going by the recommended install size

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