Okay guys,
I’m a month old, not-programming-literate, fresh-off-the-boat, Normie, Linux new user and settled for Ubuntu Mate as my daily driver, specifically 17.10 64-bit right now (not using Windows whatsoever). However, I want to play 32 bit games and I have read that this is tricky.
My first option is to use VirtualBox but for some reason, Virbox isn’t available in Ubuntu Mate’s Software Boutique.
Second option is to use Wine but I’d rather keep things Linux friendly.
3rd option is to install i:386 architecture but the last time I did that, it didn’t take and I learned why people “respect” the -remove command line, and since I am a Normie and don’t know what I’m doing yet, I’d rather wait a while before start tinkering again with that.
4th option, the one I feel like it is the best way for me, is to simply dual boot with Ubuntu 32 bit (whichever flavor). But my concern is the difficulty of uninstalling the 32 bit Ubuntu. I read that you can just delete that whole partition with Gparted, it wouldn’t be a problem and I’ll be single booting again. I don’t know if this is true or if this actually works.
So I’m asking if installing and unstalling a 32 bit Ubuntu with my 64 bit Ubuntu Mate will potentially pose a problem?
Or, should I just wait until Virtualbox is available in the repository?
Again, Normie here so my solutions are limited to how a Normie thinks. I’m going through FHS and Command Lines in the mean time as well as reading up Ubuntu Documentation, askUbuntu, Youtube Channels, EzeeLinux, but i can only go one step at a time as so I don’t get too overwhelmed by everything.
Some thoughts on the matter is appreciated and if not, thanks anyway.
Regards.