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Using Ubuntu on Microsoft Surface Book

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 5 min read
Using Ubuntu on Microsoft Surface Book

Model in use: Intel Core i7-6600 U @ 2.81 GHz with 8 GB Ram and Nvidia GPU 134B

I am getting sick of playing whack a mole with win 10.

I am seriously thinking of trying to run dual boot win 10 pro and Ubuntu. I understand that there may be some issues with this. What are these issues? How are they over come? Can I mount the image on a 128 GB sd card

I am a student so if I run Ubuntu what programs replace (for instance) Microsoft word (for .doc, and .docx), Drawing board (.pdf) and Power Point (.ppt, .pptx)?

I need the pen and touch usage will Ubuntu have programs for me to manipulate, and use these files in an efficient manner?

So how do I proceed?

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4 Answers

Dual boot with Ubuntu

Shrink Windows partition

  1. Press search button on your keyboard type partitions
  2. Select Settings >> Create and format disk partitions
  3. Select the Windows partition (C drive, yellow-marked) and shrink volume. The free space is for your Ubuntu installation
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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.