Linux can handle either GPT or MBR regardless, but with Windows it only handles MBR on LEGACY and only GPT on UEFI mode.

Does Linux use UEFI?

Most Linux distributions today support UEFI installation, but not Secure Boot. … Once your installation media is recognized and listed in the boot menu, you should be able to go through the installation process for whatever distribution you are using without much trouble.

How do I know if I have UEFI or Legacy Linux?

The easiest way to find out if you are running UEFI or BIOS is to look for a folder /sys/firmware/efi. The folder will be missing if your system is using BIOS. Alternative: The other method is to install a package called efibootmgr. If your system supports UEFI, it will output different variables.