07-02-2015, 04:02 AM
When the friend is comfortable with Linux Lite, I recommend installing Linux Lite as the only host OS, and using that Windows 7 license in a virtual machine via Virtualbox or VMware Player for Linux. Dual booting is like trying to steal 2nd with your foot on 1st.
When I dual booted, I felt like my Windows 7 side was just wasting drive space. Furthermore, booting to the Windows 7 side was mainly an exercise in frustration. I could clearly see how both operating systems performed with the same hardware. It was a no brainer to switch over as soon as possible. I have a Windows 7 VM for tax software and VMware vSphere Desktop Client. That's it.
When I dual booted, I felt like my Windows 7 side was just wasting drive space. Furthermore, booting to the Windows 7 side was mainly an exercise in frustration. I could clearly see how both operating systems performed with the same hardware. It was a no brainer to switch over as soon as possible. I have a Windows 7 VM for tax software and VMware vSphere Desktop Client. That's it.
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