I'm considering trying out Linux on my Windows 7 laptop and was wondering about the best way to go about this. I’m still relatively new to Linux so I’d appreciate any recommendations on distributions that are user-friendly for beginners.
Additionally, I'm curious about the overall process. Should I be looking into dual-booting to keep Windows 7 intact, or is using a virtual machine a better option? I would like to hear some pros and cons for both approaches from people who have experience with this.
Lastly, any tips on where to download the Linux distributions safely and how to ensure everything goes smoothly during installation would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for the advice!
