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Wanting to dual-boot Windows XP and Ubuntu

Discussion in 'The Alternative OS' started by XxSnip3xX, Jan 1, 2009.

  1. XxSnip3xX Newcomer, in training

    I have two hard drives and one is 15 gb and I have 14gb left, how would I install Ubuntu onto that drive, and then, if I install it right. How would I boot to it?
    XxSnip3xX, Jan 1, 2009
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  2. brucethetech TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 301

    boot from ur ubuntu cd and watch the magic.. i think it uses disk druid (maybe that was fedora) to patition the hard dive. once installed linux's GRUB becomes ur boot manager and u can make it do whatever u want
    brucethetech, Jan 1, 2009
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  3. tragicallyhip Newcomer, in training Posts: 94

    With a dual boot on your machine I recommend you don't install from cd but rather download
    Wubi8.10 it will install as a loop on your hd without any partitioning and if this distro is not to your likeing simply remove the whole thing from your xp via the add/remove programs.
    tragicallyhip, Jan 2, 2009
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  4. XxSnip3xX Newcomer, in training

    I actually ended up doing this yesterday....I was very impressed! It's a great thing...thanks anyways!
    XxSnip3xX, Jan 2, 2009
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