__/ [ Mark ] on Wednesday 07 March 2007 12:51 \__
> I have Windows XP Professional SP2 installed on the first partition of a
> 120GB hard drive and would like to install Ubuntu Desktop 6.10 version
> on the second partition. The second partition is currently unallocated
> and would like to know if installing Ubuntu will affect the first
> partition where XP exist.
>
> Are there any known problems with dual-booting Ubuntu with XP?
>
> Microsoft makes it impossible to successfully dual boot Windows XP and
> Vista without problems. Furthermore, Vista is not even ready for prime
> time, as well all know or have experienced.
>
> I've been a long time Microsoft (DOS to Windows) user, and Vista is the
> worse Windows release ever. This even tops Window Me. Microsoft
> continues to release beta releases as final releases. It does indeed
> take quite a bit of work and the correct hardware combination to run
> Vista without problems, its just not worth trying to find those puzzle
> pieces.
>
> Mark, MCP
> http://itsvistaforme.blogspot.com/
Hi Mark,
APC Magazine has a collection of intuitive guides which I am hoping will suit
you well. I have identified the ones which you require.
http://apcmag.com/node/5162/
Perhaps there is a missing path, but a Web search will find similar how-to's.
I advise you to make the transition gradual. Find programs and tasks which
you feel comfortable with under Linux. Take one small step at a time and you
will be pleased with your choice to explore and hopefully make a full
transition. You can also consider virtualisation and running of Windows
programs under Linux, in due time.
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~~ Best wishes
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