LinuxGate: Easily Dual Boot Linux Alongside Windows
Installing Linux usually requires a bootable USB, BIOS changes, and manual disk partitioning. LinuxGate simplifies everything by letting you install Linux directly from Windows using a clean and user-friendly app.
LinuxGate is free, open source, and currently in beta, making it a great option for beginners who want to try Linux without deleting Windows.
What Is LinuxGate?
LinuxGate is a Windows application that helps you dual boot Linux and Windows with minimal effort. Instead of complex setup steps, you simply run the app, choose a Linux distro, assign disk space, and reboot.
Key Features
Free and open source
Simple Windows-style interface
Installs Linux alongside Windows
No USB drive required
Very fast installation
At the moment, LinuxGate supports Linux Mint, which is ideal for beginners and Windows users.
How It Works
Download LinuxGate from GitHub
Run LinuxGate.exe as administrator
Choose Linux Mint
Allocate disk space for Linux
Create a Linux user account
Reboot and let LinuxGate install Linux automatically
The entire process can take as little as 5 minutes.
Limitations You Should Know
LinuxGate is still in early development, so there are some limitations:
Only Linux Mint is supported
Works only on Legacy BIOS systems
UEFI is not supported
Cannot install Linux on a secondary drive
Always back up important data and test on a spare PC or virtual machine.
LinuxGate GitHub page : https://github.com/felix068/LinuxGate
Removing Linux
You can remove Linux by deleting the Linux partition from Windows Disk Management and extending your C drive. However, the GRUB bootloader may remain, which can cause boot issues. This can be fixed by changing the boot order in BIOS or using Windows recovery tools.
Who Should Use LinuxGate?
LinuxGate is perfect for:
Windows users curious about Linux
Beginners wanting an easy dual-boot setup
Anyone who wants to try Linux without replacing Windows
LinuxGate makes dual booting Linux on Windows fast and beginner-friendly. While it’s not yet ready for production use, it’s an impressive tool with huge potential. Once UEFI support and more Linux distributions are added, LinuxGate could become one of the best ways to try Linux on real hardware.
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