Practically all new systems have come with UEFI firmware for some time now. Here is a brief overview of the current situation with installing and using Linux on such systems.

Running Linux live off an external drive Now you’ll need to boot that Linux system. Restart your computer with the disc or USB drive inserted and it should automatically boot.

Will upgrading Windows 7 or 8.1 in-place to Windows 10 cause problems on a multi-boot system which boots Linux by default? I'm going to find out.

A dual-boot system allows a computer to host two operating systems, giving you the choice of loading one of two (or more) operating systems at startup. This setup is ideal for users who need the ...

Dual booting Linux and Windows is simple, and in this guide, we'll walk you through how to do it on your PC step-by-step.

Today's developers are not asking, “Should I use Linux for my embedded system?”, but instead are asking questions like, “How can I get more performance out of my embedded Linux design?” Reducing boot ...

If you want to use Windows 11 and Linux on the same computer, the best option may be to dual boot. Here's how to set up your PC for it.

A Secure Boot vulnerability fix has patched some users right out of their Linux operating systems.

As we reported last month, Windows 8 computers that ship with UEFI secure booting enabled could make the task of replacing Windows with Linux or dual-booting the two operating systems more difficult.