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Katakompe
4y

I'm currently evaluating the best way to have both a linux distro for work and study and windows for gaming on my PC.
I need as little virtualization as possible on both systems (need to do some high performance computing and access hardware counters for uni and that sweet Ultra Raytracing 144 fps for games) and as mich flexibility in quickly switching between both systems (so dual boot isnt ideal too)
I tried WSL2 but had some issues and am currently trying out a Lubuntu VM on my windows host, but maybe someone knows the secret super cool project that magically makes this unrealistic wish work.

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dualboot

windows

linux

i want it all
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  • 2
    4y
    Then try WSL1 :)
  • 2
    4y
    Just partition the hd for dual boot if you have only one hd or better yet, get another ssd just for linux. Remember to debloat your win from everything else but the gaming neccessities and the setup will work wonders.
  • 1
    4y
    Virtualisation (KVM) with PCIe passthrough is the best. WSL2 is great too.

    Partitioning: windows update can cause issues, I have seen grub fuck up too many times.

    Software virtualisation: it just sucks
  • 0
    4y
    I haven't looked into the KVM approach yet. After getting a new SSD and more RAM I'll try if the Lubuntu VM approach is feasible for all my needs and runs smoothly. If not I'll try the KVM with PCI Passthrough. Thanks for the ideas!
  • 0
    4y
    No seriously, screw all the suggestions above and try WSL1.
  • 0
    4y
    isn't wsl1 the predecessor to WSL2? I remember I upgraded when I had issues installing a Fortran library which I needed that needed to be optimized for the system at compile time.
    WSL1 had issues but I think WSL2 worked somehow. Was slme time ago though.
    What are advantages of 1 over 2, @junon?
  • 0
    4y
    @Katakompe WSL 1 isn't a VM. It uses the windows subsystem thing they designed in NT to support a different OS under the hood and have a lightweight bridge across the boundary between the linux side and windows.
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