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kestrel
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I have a cd with Ubuntu on it. It runs fine from the disk, but i want to install it onto my hard drive. Is it possible to double boot Windows XP and Ubuntu on the same hard drive, without deleting anything?
Jun 5 '07 #1
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Motoma
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I have a cd with Ubuntu on it. It runs fine from the disk, but i want to install it onto my hard drive. Is it possible to double boot Windows XP and Ubuntu on the same hard drive, without deleting anything?
Yes, but you will need to use a repartitioning tool to make your Windows partition smaller. Then you will need to instruct Ubuntu to install in the free, unpartitioned space on the drive.

Or you could install a second hard drive.
Jun 5 '07 #2
kestrel
1,071 Recognized Expert Top Contributor
thanks, but i decided not to partition my harddrive and just overwrite everything.

working pretty well
Jun 5 '07 #3
Motoma
3,237 Recognized Expert Specialist
Yum yum, have fun with Ubuntu!
Jun 5 '07 #4
kestrel
1,071 Recognized Expert Top Contributor
i already am. i spent about 5 minutes moving a window around with the 'wobble' window effect. gotta love A.D.D

look! a bird!
Jun 5 '07 #5
Smygis
126 New Member
Well then. Welcome to the dark side, We got Wobly windows :D
Try to maximize the window and then hold down Alt and drag it. Awsome and totaly useless.

You have to try Beryl tho, Its even worse.
Jun 5 '07 #6
kestrel
1,071 Recognized Expert Top Contributor
if only there was a little man on top of the window, and when you let go, he flies into the air...i'd never get any work done
Jun 6 '07 #7

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