Notices by Stephen McNamara (noflcl@mastodon.social)

@FlashMobOfOne @matt

Linux iso files are "live operating systems" it will load the ENTIRE operating system into memory and you will be able use it like it was installed (but it won't be). Just open up the menu, and gparted will be installed already and you can use it 👍

@FlashMobOfOne @matt
Get a USB stick 8+ gigs that is empty or can be wiped.
If you are on windows download a program called Rufus or Ventoy
Download your Linux image (Ubuntu, popOS,... )
Launch Rufus or ventoy with your USB connected. Tons of online tutorials for both bits of software, or lots of YouTube videos.

Drop a message if you have any issues or you get stuck 😀

@matt @FlashMobOfOne

This will be your easiest way.
Boot into a live Linux desktop and use gparted for a graphical way to resize your partitions. It will work swimmingly