# Windows OS - [[Virtual Box - running instances of an operating system]] - [[dual boot operating systems]] - Why do I want to keep windows? Honestly I don't, but I think it might be helpful if it doesn't take up much space Weary of it from years as computer technician. Compared to lack of issues on [[Ubuntu]] # Sourcing windows for cheap/free - It is possible to download a developer edition for free... - https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/downloads/virtual-machines/ - https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/windows-11-free-or-cheap (you can just leave it unactivated) - #ToResearch Full cost - Cost 150-200...OEM is chearper ![[Windows 11]] ![[Windows 10]] ## Old Software List (pre 2022) - WinSCP - Sumatra PDF - PineGrow - PeerBlock - PDFTK - Image Magick - Audacity - Dragon 12 - Ditto [[clipboard management copy and pasting from across devices]]