Tunic – Install Linux from a running Windows system, without need for a live USB

From hakin9.org

What Tunic Does

  • Validates your system meets Tunic requirements.
  • Asks all questions at beginning (so you don’t have to babysit the install).
  • Offers to convert a MBR disk to UEFI.
  • Offers full disk overwrite or dual boot arrangement.
  • If dual boot, shrink C: volume to make space for Linux.
  • Provides tools to assist with freeing up space for Linux.
  • Provides Linux Mint, Ubuntu and most official Ubuntu flavors.
  • Downloads the Linux .iso file for you.
  • Installs Grub with Secure Boot support.
  • Calculates Linux equivalent values for your Windows locale and user account.
  • Reboots and runs the Ubiquity installer, automated.
  • If custom install type choosen, will provide Ubuntu’s Ubiquity partiton utility GUI.
  • Reboots into your final installed Linux!

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