Hi! Thanks for reading.
I’m sure all of us Linux users revel in the countless articles coming out about the enshittification of Windows, reporting on how Microslop is utilizing more and more vibe coding, transforming PCs into rental clients, and more.
While I’m happy to call myself a Kubuntu-ist, many of my family members still daily drive Windows 11 on their PCs. I can only imagine how their UX is declining day over day.
This makes me want them to witness the freedom of Linux!
So, what are your easiest ways to set up dual boot between W11 and your favorite distro?
Seems like a GUI would be best for non-tech savvy people. Something like rEFInd or Clover (I come from the Steam Deck dual boot world, and am somewhat familiar with this one).
Are there any risks with changing the default Windows Boot Manager? I’ve heard that Windows updates can mess things up, but that if you install Windows first, that can save some headache down the road.
Bonus if you have a favorite distro for non-tech savvy people that needs minimal configuration!
Yeah because your conduct is likely to make them and others think poorly of Linux when it’s eagerly foisted upon them by a plucky nerd
So it’s important to tell people like you to relax and let your family voluntarily come to you asking for Linux instead of enthusiastically try to convert them
What about giving them options is “foisted upon” to you?
Normies hate choice.
The computer is just an annoying medium they have to interface with to get to email and Facebook. They don’t want options, they want consistency. This is why apple is popular, it appeals to this strong desire.
This is why win10 ltsc is the better choice.
Normies hate choice until they’re forced into it. Windows is doing that to more and more people every single day.
Don’t see the harm to having the fall back ready.
But you’re right about W10 IoT LTSC. I’ll keep that in mind as an alternative