Linux is a great operating system, but it can be hard to completely switch over. For this reason, many people prefer to dual-boot Linux with Windows.

If you’d rather have a Windows 7-like interface on your old computer, try installing Linux Mint.

One of the most confusing and intimidating parts of installing Linux for dual-booting with Windows is the disk partitioning required.

For those who prefer the open source route, installing a Linux distribution (like Ubuntu, SUSE, or Mint) alongside a Microsoft operating system -- or even standalone on a Windows PC -- has been ...

It's still very hard to install Linux on Windows 8 PCs, and it's next to impossible to install Linux on Windows RT devices like the Microsoft Surface RT.

If you are unable to boot into Windows after installing Linux Mint or any other distro on your computer, try updating GRUB, using Boot Repair, and adjusting UEFI settings.

SabrinaSouza asked the Answer Line forum how to install Linux onto a PC without losing Windows.