How to Install Linux on ANY Computer Without Deleting Windows (VirtualBox + linuxmint 2026)

You don't need a spare computer or a risky dual boot — in this tutorial I'll show you how to install Ubuntu Linux inside a Virtual Machine using VirtualBox, completely safely alongside your existing Windows or Mac setup. Perfect for students, developers, and anyone learning Linux from scratch. By the end you'll have a fully working Linux terminal ready to go. 📥 Download Links: VirtualBox → https://www.virtualbox.org Ubuntu LTS → https:/www.linuxmint.com 📌 Part 2 of our Unix/Linux Command Line series. ⏱ Timestamps: 0:00 – Why Use a Virtual Machine? 5:00 – What You Need (RAM & Disk Requirements) 8:30 – Downloading VirtualBox & Ubuntu ISO 15:00 – Setting Up the Virtual Machine Step by Step 20:00 – Installing linuxmint 25:00 – Opening Your First Terminal