I know, I can create a live CD of Linux, I know I also can create a bootable Linux installation on a jump drive. I’m curious is can I actually do a full install of mint Linux on an external drive and actually run it that way. When I say run it I mean actually add packages remove packages, etc. i’m asking because I have a currently working Windows 10 computer. And until I really understand Linux especially how to properly install it. I prefer not to screw something up on a working system. I figured install it to an external Drive and then just tell the bios, don’t boot the windows drive just boot into the external Drive.

Would this actually work?

  • AliceA
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    4 months ago

    it’s because you’re not using windows. The superior OS to Linux

    • Chainweasel@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      4 months ago

      The “superior OS” is whichever one meets the users needs the best.
      For most people Windows works just fine because a PC is an appliance to them, and an important feature of an appliance is simplicity for the user.
      But for others Linux works better, especially if you want to do anything server related