Installing Linux
Installation
Before we can use Linux we need to install Linux.
Hopefully you have downloaded the resources I suggested. If not, please do so before continuing. I also suggest watching each video in full screen to be able to see better details of what is taking place.
What are Virtual Machines?
Before we install Linux as a Virtual Machine (VM) we need to understand virtualization. Please watch video to understand VMs.
Obtaining VMware
VMware Fusion and VMware Workstation Pro are now free. You need to create a Broadcom account to gain access to the downloads. Broadcom bought VMware, so you need to create an account on their support site. Please read and follow the directions on this site: https://blogs.vmware.com/teamfusion/2024/05/fusion-pro-now-available-free-for-personal-use.html
Enabling Virtualization in your BIOS
Only Windows users need to do this. MacOS will run a VM without issues. If you have an Apple with a M1 CPU please email me ASAP. We will need to work together to get this to work.
Please follow the steps below. Keep in mind these are generic steps and might differ for your computer system.
Turn off your computer.
Turn on your computer.
You will need to enter your BIOS or UEFI settings. Common keys to do this are:
F1
F2
F10
F12
Delete
ESC
When you enter the BIOS or UEFI settings you'll want to navigate to the Advanced tab or the CPU configuration tab. You will probably need to use arrow keys to navigate.
When in the correct location you will want to enable virtualization. This setting might be called VT-x, AMD-V, SVM, or Vanderpool.
If you also see settings for Intel VT-d or AMD IOMMU make sure to enable them too.
Save settings and reboot.
Installing Linux as a VM
We will be using MX Linux in this course. Please download MX Linux and watch the video to install Linux as a VM.
As we will be using Linux throughout this course, this is a critical first step in your success in this course.
Please watch this video about installing MX Linux on MacOS using VMware Fusion.
VMware Workstation Install
Please watch this video about installing MX Linux using Windows 11 and VMware Workstation.
New Apple M1/M2 CPUs
If you have a new Apple Computer, follow the instructions in this video. Currently, VMware Fusion does not work on an Apple M1/M2 CPU. Also, MX Linux is only made for x64 CPU architecture, but the M1/M2 is an ARM64 architecture, so this will not work either.
Links in video:
https://ubuntu.com/download/server/arm
Command to install GUI:
sudo apt update
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-desktop