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the pendrive linux windows program is sort of idiot proof. impossible to install onto C: drive, and only small usb hard drives are listed in the programs list of recognized drives. larger drives are hidden by default, you would have to check a box to show every drive
you might want to unplug any other important usb/external drives that are small. it gives you a 'detailed' warning pop-up to confirm the usb stick too.
also, you sound like you would be in trouble if you lost it, you should think about making a backup.
dual boot scares people who've never even tried linux ever. this method doesnt install anything on your pc, only on a spare flash drive. it is all self-contained on the usb flash drive entirely, you could unplug your HDD.
the idea being afterwards they can decide - knowing linux is a real os that does what they need it to.
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[–] 9-11 0 points 7 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago (edited ago)
the pendrive linux windows program is sort of idiot proof. impossible to install onto C: drive, and only small usb hard drives are listed in the programs list of recognized drives. larger drives are hidden by default, you would have to check a box to show every drive
you might want to unplug any other important usb/external drives that are small. it gives you a 'detailed' warning pop-up to confirm the usb stick too.
also, you sound like you would be in trouble if you lost it, you should think about making a backup.
[–] Spooks ago
Why not suggest dual-boot? GRUB will handle Windows 10, so the only change he'd notice is being able to select his OS at boot.
[–] 9-11 1 point 1 point 2 points (+2|-1) ago
dual boot scares people who've never even tried linux ever. this method doesnt install anything on your pc, only on a spare flash drive. it is all self-contained on the usb flash drive entirely, you could unplug your HDD.
the idea being afterwards they can decide - knowing linux is a real os that does what they need it to.