Hi guys!
I'm here again.
I've been studying some materials on programming on microverse, I'm having problems running some of their codes on my windows laptop, they said I'd have to install Ubuntu since it's an open system. Pls, my question is :
1. My laptop is also been used for other things like school work, will installing Ubuntu not affect it?
2. I no want spoil this laptop, it's the second laptop I'm buying in a short time
3. They said something about dual Installation, pls can you guys explain. Thanks all
I must say though, programming is kinda interesting.

Google is you friend my friend or rather YouTube is your guide... There are multiple solutions to your problems

Brunosamel:
Google is you friend my friend or rather YouTube is your guide... There are multiple solutions to your problems

Thanks for the comment. But you didn't help. I've checked Google, I wasn't getting a direct answer to my questions that's why I'm asking professionals.
Ive seen videos on how to do the installation and all, I just want to know if the dual booting wont affect my laptop in a long run.

jansonn:

Thanks for the comment. But you didn't help. I've checked Google, I wasn't getting a direct answer to my questions that's why I'm asking professionals.
Ive seen videos on how to do the installation and all, I just want to know if the dual booting wont affect my laptop in a long run.

duel boot won't affect the other operating systems you can work with the two smoothly I have Ubuntu installed in my system for I mainly use it to bypass icloud and jailbreaking iPhone... If you are not satisfied then install a virtual machine in your system and install any operating system you want...

Brunosamel:
duel boot won't affect the other operating systems you can work with the two smoothly I have Ubuntu installed in my system for I mainly use it to bypass icloud and jailbreaking iPhone... If you are not satisfied then install a virtual machine in your system and install any operating system you want...

Ehmm!!! Thank you jare.

jansonn:
Hi guys!
I'm here again.
I've been studying some materials on programming on microverse, I'm having problems running some of their codes on my windows laptop, they said I'd have to install Ubuntu since it's an open system. Pls, my question is :
1. My laptop is also been used for other things like school work, will installing Ubuntu not affect it?
2. I no want spoil this laptop, it's the second laptop I'm buying in a short time
3. They said something about dual Installation, pls can you guys explain. Thanks all
I must say though, programming is kinda interesting.

make use of virtual box to run it. This way you don't have to messup your system BIOS trying to run dual boot.

jansonn:
Hi guys!
I'm here again.
I've been studying some materials on programming on microverse, I'm having problems running some of their codes on my windows laptop, they said I'd have to install Ubuntu since it's an open system. Pls, my question is :
1. My laptop is also been used for other things like school work, will installing Ubuntu not affect it?
2. I no want spoil this laptop, it's the second laptop I'm buying in a short time
3. They said something about dual Installation, pls can you guys explain. Thanks all
I must say though, programming is kinda interesting.

Do you need Linux or Ubuntu Distro itself, Windows 10 comes with Window Subsystem for Linux meaning you can run Ubuntu without the Distro in windows. However if you want Ubuntu itself. I am afraid the advice of Youtube is accurate because you can mess things up.

1. You need to know if you are using Legacy or UEFI
2. How to partition your hard disk
3. Know what Bootloaders are, cuz if you mess it up, you will need expertise to fix it.
4. Get a USB drive, and install unetbootbin, download the Ubuntu ISO
5. Boot up from USB and select LiveUSB
6. Install , remember about the partition
7. What is your ram if it is less than 4, then you need a partition for Swap (using HDD as memory)
8. Do you know Ubuntu filesystem e.g ext4

Watch Youtube videos for more Guidance, but if you are not willing to watch YT videos

Do the following:
1. Back up your HDD, because there's a high chance you will mess it up and lose both OS

Linux is straightforward but when it goes south, you will be in a world of frustration.

I run Windows and Ubuntu, I have been dual booting for 8 years with different laptop and nothing serious so far, except I have crashed my Linux, messed up Grub and couldn't boot to either OS, and also deleted all Gnome packages by mistake. All the best

Thanks alot guys, I've gotten my answer. God bless you all

Just install windows sublinux WSL and then get vscode. Save yourself the stress.

EngrBouss:
Just install windows sublinux WSL and then get vscode. Save yourself the stress.

Yeah, thanks sir. That's exactly what I did

Unfortunately, I don't know how to install Linux. I've recently started working on this operating system at work, and I'm very unfamiliar with many things in it. I couldn't immediately understand some issues on my own, and I found useful tips at https://kerneltips.com
The IT guy at my work suggested I install Linux on a Windows laptop in UEFI mode with Secure Boot disabled. You might be able to find the right tips on this tip. I'm sorry I can't be of more help.
Good for you for trying to figure it out yourself, I would just take the laptop to one of an IT specialist.