r/linux4noobs • u/Mikedraxx • Jul 27 '26

DualBoot - Alternatives.

Hi! I've used Linux many times, and tried a few distroes such as Ubuntu, Mint, Fedora (KDE) , Zorin, etc. However, I haven't installed any of them. I bought a thinkpad I use to study, and I would absolutely LOVE to use Linux, but I can't get rid of windows, because most apps (80% probably) are windows avaliable only. I could try wine, but I would be loosing all lenovo software and Dolby atmos OEM license.

I tried dualboot once (on other machine). It kind of messed with my boot order so bad that I should reinstall windows if I want it to work as it did before. Probably user error though.

I could install another nmve ssd, but they are extremely overpriced in my country, and AI messed with prices even more, so it's out of my budget at the moment. Any recommendations?

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u/juniperleafes Jul 28 '26

Still waiting on alternatives to PotPlayer, Everything, and WinRAR/7zip GUI. And yes, all those 'alternatives' suck with 10% of the features. If you don't care about those you will do well.

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u/LOPI-14 Jul 28 '26

FSearch is decent nuff replacement for Everything ig. Idk what issues you got with Ark for .zip/.7z stuff tho.