bluemoy200
hello. i want to try new things with my computer and i want to create a dual-boot system with Vista 32bit ( the one i have right now) and Ubuntu (linux) and i was wondering how to do it? the current partition is all the 300gb + the recovery partition. The computer is an HP. So i was wondering if it can be done. if so how? i would love some step by step info. thanks!
Answer
Installing Ubuntu as a dual-boot with Windows without partitioning
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/wubi
Ubuntu 10.10 Download
http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/get-ubuntu/download
Ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick Meerkat) User Guide
http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Maverick
I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 9 Main Edition which is based upon Ubuntu 10.04 Its easy to install and use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled
Linux Mint 9 Download
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=52
Linux Mint 9 User Guide pdf.
http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_isadora.php
You can install Linux Mint as a dual-boot with Windows using mint4win without partitioning mint4win works the same as Wubi (Ubuntu) as described above
You keep Windows as it is, mint4win only adds an extra option to boot into Linux Mint. mint4win does not require you to modify the partitions of your PC, or to use a different bootloader, and does not install special drivers. It works just like any other application.
mint4win keeps most of the files in one folder, and if you do not like it, you can simply uninstall it as any other application.
Boot in to windows insert the Linux Mint LiveCD and you will offered the option of installing inside windows which is where the mint4win installer comes in, you will be asked how many gigabytes you wish to allocate to Linux Mint (I recommend 8gb) then you set a password for your installation then click install and thats it.
Once Linux Mint is fully installed upon starting your PC you will be given a choice of which operating system you want to use Windows or Linux Mint
You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 9 then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation
Linux Mint 9 and can also be run direct from the LiveCD from Booting up without touching your Hard Drive
LUg.
Installing Ubuntu as a dual-boot with Windows without partitioning
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/wubi
Ubuntu 10.10 Download
http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/get-ubuntu/download
Ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick Meerkat) User Guide
http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Maverick
I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 9 Main Edition which is based upon Ubuntu 10.04 Its easy to install and use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled
Linux Mint 9 Download
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=52
Linux Mint 9 User Guide pdf.
http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_isadora.php
You can install Linux Mint as a dual-boot with Windows using mint4win without partitioning mint4win works the same as Wubi (Ubuntu) as described above
You keep Windows as it is, mint4win only adds an extra option to boot into Linux Mint. mint4win does not require you to modify the partitions of your PC, or to use a different bootloader, and does not install special drivers. It works just like any other application.
mint4win keeps most of the files in one folder, and if you do not like it, you can simply uninstall it as any other application.
Boot in to windows insert the Linux Mint LiveCD and you will offered the option of installing inside windows which is where the mint4win installer comes in, you will be asked how many gigabytes you wish to allocate to Linux Mint (I recommend 8gb) then you set a password for your installation then click install and thats it.
Once Linux Mint is fully installed upon starting your PC you will be given a choice of which operating system you want to use Windows or Linux Mint
You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 9 then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation
Linux Mint 9 and can also be run direct from the LiveCD from Booting up without touching your Hard Drive
LUg.
linux ubuntu? which one?
dwight
if i was to install a ubuntu linux which release shall i download?
for a laptop
Answer
Standard personal computer (x86 architecture, PentiumTM, CeleronTM, AthlonTM, SempronTM) for 32 bit motherboard.
64bit AMD and Intel computers for 64 bit motherboard.
http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download
Installation of Ubuntu Linux 7.10 alias Gutsy Gibbon
10 easy steps to success
http://www.futuredesktop.com/
Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon) Guide
http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Gutsy
Dual-booting Windows and Linux the easy way (Linux.com videos)
http://www.linux.com/articles/114157
Installing Software in Ubuntu
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/installingsoftware
How to install ANYTHING in Ubuntu!
http://monkeyblog.org/ubuntu/installing/
Ubuntu Forum
http://ubuntuforums.org/
All Applications/App Finder
http://linuxappfinder.com/all
Welcome to the
Linux Knowledge Base and Tutorial
"The place where you learn Linux"
http://www.linux-tutorial.info/
This is a full listing of the plugins in both Compiz and Compiz Fusion.
http://wiki.compiz-fusion.org/Plugins/
Edit:
I use "the alternate desktop CD" on my laptop.
*NOTE: This CD does not include the Live CD, instead it uses a text-based installer.
Download Standard personal computer (x86 architecture, PentiumTM, CeleronTM, AthlonTM, SempronTM) and burn the ISO file at slow speed.
Make sure your PC can boot from a CD. You can change the boot-order in BIOS (pc setup). Recommended boot-order is CDrom -> Floppy drive -> Harddisk.
Put in the CD, reboot your PC and select "Check CD for defects" option from the menu. This step takes a few minutes while it tests wheather the CD has errors. You should always perform this test for new Ubuntu CDs. Return to step 1) if the test reports anomalies.
http://www.futuredesktop.com/
Standard personal computer (x86 architecture, PentiumTM, CeleronTM, AthlonTM, SempronTM) for 32 bit motherboard.
64bit AMD and Intel computers for 64 bit motherboard.
http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download
Installation of Ubuntu Linux 7.10 alias Gutsy Gibbon
10 easy steps to success
http://www.futuredesktop.com/
Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon) Guide
http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Gutsy
Dual-booting Windows and Linux the easy way (Linux.com videos)
http://www.linux.com/articles/114157
Installing Software in Ubuntu
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/installingsoftware
How to install ANYTHING in Ubuntu!
http://monkeyblog.org/ubuntu/installing/
Ubuntu Forum
http://ubuntuforums.org/
All Applications/App Finder
http://linuxappfinder.com/all
Welcome to the
Linux Knowledge Base and Tutorial
"The place where you learn Linux"
http://www.linux-tutorial.info/
This is a full listing of the plugins in both Compiz and Compiz Fusion.
http://wiki.compiz-fusion.org/Plugins/
Edit:
I use "the alternate desktop CD" on my laptop.
*NOTE: This CD does not include the Live CD, instead it uses a text-based installer.
Download Standard personal computer (x86 architecture, PentiumTM, CeleronTM, AthlonTM, SempronTM) and burn the ISO file at slow speed.
Make sure your PC can boot from a CD. You can change the boot-order in BIOS (pc setup). Recommended boot-order is CDrom -> Floppy drive -> Harddisk.
Put in the CD, reboot your PC and select "Check CD for defects" option from the menu. This step takes a few minutes while it tests wheather the CD has errors. You should always perform this test for new Ubuntu CDs. Return to step 1) if the test reports anomalies.
http://www.futuredesktop.com/
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