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Hello I have Windows 10 on SSD and want to install ubuntu 15 on my Seagate Barracuda Green 2TB. I have only found one tutorial that handles this issue.

http://linuxbsdos.com/2015/10/31/how-to-dual-boot-windows-10-and-ubuntu-15-10-on-two-hard-drives/

Has anyone tried this and have you encountered any problems? I will use Windows 10 for gaming and ubuntu for most other things I need. Will my performance drop a lot by using a non SSD for Ubuntu?

I am pretty new on Ubuntu so sorry for the newbie question

Zoran
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Agree to the above answer as well as comment from oldfred. If you are new to Linux(and not that comfortable and more comfortable with Windows) then some more suggestions:

  • You might be using 2TB hard drive for Windows as well as Ubuntu so within Windows - just go to Disk management and create partitions for Windows and Linux according to your needs.
  • Both Windows and Linux needs to be installed in EFI mode
  • Completely disable secure boot in BIOS
  • Disable fastboot and hibernation from Windows.
  • Create a Linux bootable USB with your favorite ubuntu iso using this
  • Then follow the instructions and install ubuntu with default settings.
Ashu
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It is quite easy to install this way.

You can install Ubuntu a normal way, just do not make a mistake when select the disk to install to.

To be 100% sure I would recommend to physically disconnect the disk where Windows is installed, or disable it in bios.

Pilot6
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