Robolinux is a user-friendly and intuitive operating system based on the latest long term support release of Ubuntu. One of the project's more interesting features is the availability of a pre-configured virtual machine support pack with Windows XP or Windows 7 - a VirtualBox setup which allows the user to install and run the Windows operating system seamlessly alongside Robolinux. This is an optional add-on that must be downloaded from the project's online store.
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I would like to put robolinux on my Windows 11 laptop but cannot get it to load after creating usb boot device. I am not able get laptop to boot bios. Anyone that could help please let me know at [email protected]
I'm a long-time Windows user and new to Linux. I researched many distros and narrowed my search down to Robolinux, Zorin OS, and a few others. I installed the basic version of each and bought the 12+ upgrade for Robo and the Pro version of Zorin, installed and set them up on 2 laptops. After trying both for a while, I set up my daughter's laptop with Zorin and let her try both it and Robo. We like both and have not yet made a final decision. Robo's commitment to security is great and it, with a VPN, seems to make a very secure system. I had a very difficult time with both distros insofar as the Linux "world" has a lot of programs available with weird names that I think could be improved by the simple addition of NNN "Office Suite" for example. Also, the entire Linux world has terminology and ways of doing things that all need to be learned. Having stated all that, I like both distros, with a leaning toward Robo for its security features. For me, as well as for a friend who is a long-time Linux user, I find the Robolinux 1-Click feature installation confusing because once in to it, I was faced with a lot of script files for installation that really confuse me; I would like to see this process made easier. However, once I figured some things out, I was able to install those I'm interested in quite smoothly. (In fairness to the Developer, John Martinson, I may very well still be doing some things wrong. Also, I'm undecided still about the approach of using a virtual machine to run Windows apps in their native environment versus using WINE and PlayOnLinux to install them. Both work. I do like John's provision of Windows versions for easy installation in VMs a lot. My daughter likes both distros and, like myself, favors Robolinux's security. It is important to note that our computer use is for education and business as well as personal, so the bottom line for us it that it works! I don't think that anyone can go wrong with Robolinux.