linuxgeek: Re: [LINUX_Newbies] Dual boot question

Thanks for the reply. I will let you know how it goes

On Mon, Dec 20, 2010 at 9:07 PM, <septymus.spyder@live.com> wrote:

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> Well, if you've never installed or used Ubuntu 10.10 before then I would
> recommend using the Wubi installer. It allows you to dual boot Windows and
> Linux on the same machine without altering your existing Windows partition
> configuration.
>
> If you decide to install Ubuntu full blown (Wubi gives a maximum 30gb
> partition I believe) after testing out Ubuntu through Wuibui, then you can
> simply remove Ubuntu via the Add/Remove applet in the Control Panel and then
> proceed with a full installation as a regular OS.
>
> You should check the Ubuntu web site for specific details on the procedure
> to be certain it runs smoothly for you.
>
> As a security measure, make sure to perform a full backup of any data you
> want to keep prior to performing any installation.
> Septymus Spyder
>
> Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: William Horne <whorne504@gmail.com <whorne504%40gmail.com>>
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> Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:43:22
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> Subject: [LINUX_Newbies] Dual boot question
>
> I have a toughbook CF 29 with a 500GB harddrive and 1 GB of RAM. I have
> Windows XP Pro w/SP3 installed. I want to install Ubuntu 10.10 and dual
> boot
> the system. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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