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    Installing Linux on new Asus A509

    OK. That makes perfect sense. Many thanks.
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    Installing Linux on new Asus A509

    No. I want to use Windows separately. Entirely separately -- even if I have to reboot the machine to do. I can live with a toggle function for the time being. I suppose toggling would be easy enough?
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    Installing Linux on new Asus A509

    Thanks. That is helpful.
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    Installing Linux on new Asus A509

    Thanks guys, Instead of installing it on a USB, can I just go ahead and install it on my separate hard drive? Apologies for appearing like a total tech klutz but I am little under the weather here but don't want to delay this any longer. I have decided to install MX Linux. Maybe, install...
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    Installing Linux on new Asus A509

    I'd appreciate if any of you guys can recommend a few links to download your recommended Linux version.
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    Installing Linux on new Asus A509

    Thanks for the tip. Now, which version of Linux do I install? I am a newbie to Linux and I am not really in top kilter with insomnia et al. I need something utilitarian but easy to handle.
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    Installing Linux on new Asus A509

    These are my settings: Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) N4000 CPU @ 1.10GHz 1.10 GHz RAM: 8.00 GB (7.83 GB usable) DDR4 (upgradeable to 16GB) Hard Drives: 240GB + 240GB Display: 15.6" Thanks for the reassurance that Windows will not be able to see what I am doing on Linux. My computer...
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    Installing Linux on new Asus A509

    Since I am installing my Linux on a separate hard drive, I'd also like to be sure that a virtual separation from Windows is there from the onset. I don't want to take things for granted.
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    Installing Linux on new Asus A509

    Hi Everyone I have been having this Asus A509 laptop for more than a year. It was my intention to install Linux on an additional internal drive (this laptop model has an extra space for two internal SDDs). I have just installed the additional hard drive a few days back. Now, my question now...
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