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submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by 3dmvr@lemm.ee to c/linux@lemmy.ml

Not really sure how dualbooting or vms work at their core. I'm kind of over windows and want to swap, always liked the customizability aspect and have been using Linux more and more for self hosting purposes. Was wondering if I setup linux on my external ssd using a vm if I could change it from vm to a dualboot drive after I'm done setting it up. That way I could setitup and swap to it while keepign my original ssd with my windows install,. and not have to deal with dualbooting and going back and forth while setting up?

Can I make a vm of my current windows machine backup and run that in a linux setup?

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[-] Epsilion@pawb.social 2 points 2 weeks ago

https://lvra.gitlab.io/ is a good start.

Some stuff you'll have to mess around with.

I've found that some random issues like unexpected frame stutter or VR headset not being detected need a full power off of everything to fix sometimes. (Power off / disconnected. Reboots don't work)

[-] ReakDuck@lemmy.ml 2 points 17 hours ago* (last edited 17 hours ago)

Today I tried it. It was pretty easy because of AUR on Arch Linux.

I tried Ancient Dungeon VR and it worked pretty well. I just need to figure out how to use some plugins like Stardust or smth. I slammed my Table because I couldn't see the borders.

But I can say one thing. You helped me mentally a lot. I don't need to play most games anymore in Windows I assume. Windows literally killed all my plans for the day everytime I wanted to "play quick" and "work quick". There was just one thing to do, and I mostly procastinated because I wasn't sure if I should reboot or not. BUT NOW I CAN JUST PLAY WHENEVER I WANT AND STOP WHENEVER I WANT. FUCK YEAH! Thanks a lot!

[-] Epsilion@pawb.social 1 points 17 hours ago

Awesome! Glad you were able to get everything working! It'll probably still be frustrating somtimes, but I hope you enjoy it!

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