I’m looking to finally use Linux properly and I’m planning to dual boot my laptop. There’s enough storage to go around, and while I’m comfortable messing around I’d rather not have to run and buy a new device before school while fixing my current one.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VaIgbTOvAd0

This was the general guide I was planning to follow, just with KDE Plasma (or another KDE). I was going to keep windows the default, and boot into Linux as needed when I had time to learn and practice.

I assume it should be the near similar process for KDE Plasma?

I’m ok with things going wrong with the Linux install, but I’d like to keep the Windows install as safe as possible.

  • Dotdev
    6•2 years ago

    Turn off secure boot and just check if anyone has ever run your device with linux before. And kde plasma is a de not a distro.

    • OtterOPEnglish
      1•2 years ago

      kde plasma is a de not a distro

      Whoops, I think what I meant was Kubuntu. I’ve been watching videos on what each thing is like and after many “GNOME vs. KDE Plasma”, that’s all I remember

      edit: either that or Manjaro. Was going to try one while keeping the other in mind for when I eventually decide to start all over again

      • @NateSwift@beehaw.orgEnglish
        3•2 years ago

        Please avoid Manjaro. I’ve had my Manjaro install break more than any other distro. If you want something arch based, you’re better off installing Arch from scratch, using the arch install script, or using EndeavorOS. All three of these options use the normal arch repositories which are far more stable than the Manjaro ones, and also offer much better compatibility with the AUR

        • OtterOPEnglish
          2•2 years ago

          Oh intersting, ok good to know!

      • @CrypticCoffee@lemmy.ml
        2•2 years ago

        Yeah, definitely would avoid. I’ve had to reinstall twice on desktop, twice on mobile due to update breakage. Mint is a great starting point. Kubuntu if you don’t mind snaps and like KDE.

    • @9tr6gyp3@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4•2 years ago

      You can leave on secure boot nowadays if you install and configure the sbctl package. It can use the Windows secure boot method, and you’ll have a successful dual boot deployment.

      • OtterOPEnglish
        0•2 years ago

        Do I need to turn it off initially and re-enable it after?

        I’m a little unsure of when secure boot becomes a problem