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Shermann

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3. Dual booting is a pretty harsh solution
Sun Dec 31, 2023, 10:13 AM
Dec 2023

I've done it long ago, but it requires a partition manager and can be involved. Then you have two operating systems to maintain on the computer. That's like having to maintain two vehicles when you only need one to get around.

As has been mentioned, setting up a VM is typically a better solution for lightweight usage.

I would never pursue either of these just to get a printer to work. That would have to be one hell of a nice printer!

I would also migrate away from any software that isn't compatible with the latest OS's as well. Typically, it is only businesses that have genuine hard core legacy software requirements.

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