How to install Linux Mint as a virtual machine using Windows in 5 easy steps | Linux Today

How to install Linux Mint as a virtual machine using Windows in 5 easy steps

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Gary Newell
May 16, 2014

Are you a Windows user tempted with the idea of trying Linux for the first time? Why not try Linux Mint in a virtual machine ready for the release of the big LTS release in a few weeks time. This guide shows how to install Linux Mint as a virtual machine in Windows in 5 simple to follow steps.

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Gary Newell

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