I have windows vista, but I want to install Ubuntu Linux is it possible to have both on my computer so when I start my computer I can choose which one to use?
2007-04-29 16:32:58 · 9 answers · asked by Jaye 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Yes, just create 2 partitions on the hard drive. You can use a program like Norton Partition Magic. Install vista on one partition, and ubuntu on the other. When the computer starts, pick which one you want to use.
2007-04-29 16:36:09 · answer #1 · answered by descartesprotege 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try it first, it's a Live CD.
If you like it AND it finds all your hardware, install as Dual boot with Vista. Read the FAQ's on the ubuntu site for more info.
2007-04-29 16:39:46 · answer #2 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure can.
And as I understand, the Ubuntu install process can handle this along with resizing partitions.
Don't quote me on that though, I haven't got around to doing a Ubuntu install yet to test it so I'm not positive.
2007-04-29 16:44:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dual Boot
2007-04-29 16:39:21 · answer #4 · answered by Shaifu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
would suggest installing it on seperate hard drives. Linux likes to fight windows for the drive. you will also need to use an open source boot loader like grub.
2007-04-29 16:39:06 · answer #5 · answered by absolutroot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can with dual boot setup. Here is a simple how-to for setting up a dual-boot system http://www.linuxboards.org/showthread.php?t=2424
2007-04-30 05:56:11 · answer #6 · answered by Crystal W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.
snd if you want to run 2 different Windows os's you have to install the older one first and they have to be on seperate partitions. and microsoft recomends againt it.
2007-04-29 16:37:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup. Just set it up for dual boot.
2007-04-29 16:35:26 · answer #8 · answered by Stuart 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course not because you can't run two operating system at once.
2007-04-29 16:42:11 · answer #9 · answered by Faisal R 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋