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Installing with Windows Vista, how?

Asked by lilrayray69

I was thinking about trying out this beta, but I'm pretty new with Linux...I'm just wondering really if I can install this on my laptop which has Windows Vista Home Premium, and will it work as a dual-boot? Would both work at the same time, on the same drive?
Also, approximately how much space does it take up?

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Dariel Dato-on (odd-rationale) said : 		#1

Yes, Ubuntu should work well on your laptop.

If you're thinking dual booting just follow the steps on this wiki:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WindowsDualBoot

However, bu definition, dual booting means that you can have both Ubuntu and Windows running at the same time. To use Ubuntu, you will have to shut-down and boot into Ubuntu. To switch to Windows, you will have to shut-down and boot into Windows.

If you want to run both "at the same time," consider installing Ubuntu in a virtual machine in Windows or vice versa.

I recommend VirtualBox.
http://www.virtualbox.org/

Or use Wubi.
http://wubi-installer.org/

Enjoy Ubuntu!!!

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Dariel Dato-on (odd-rationale) said : 		#2

Oh I forgot.

System Requirements:

Ubuntu is available for PC, 64-Bit and Mac architectures. At least 256 MB of RAM is required to run the desktop install CD. Install requires at least 4 GB of disk space. 10 is recommended.

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