

The live version is usually a one time boot, with no capability to store your files, or offer a consistent environment to work on. Live versions are great, but you typically won't get continuity.

Of these, if all you want to do is try the OS, a VM is typically the best option (providing your hardware is not a constraint). Dual boot, live version, VM, just outright installing the new OS. If someone wants to try a different OS, they have a number of options. Not installing it in a dual boot config, installing it over their existing OS or contemplating new hardware.Įdit: IDK why people are downvoting this so I'll expand on the short original post I made on my phone. People that just want to try an OS should probably be installing it in a VM at first.
