Use both Windows XP and Ubuntu on the same computer

Posted on June 18, 2008
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How to use both Windows XP and Ubuntu on the same computer?

Generally it is fine to run 2 operating systems on the same physical hard drive, but it is better to run them on seperate physical hard drives. If it is possible for you to get another laptop hard drive, or maybe invest in an external hard drive just to be safe.

multiple operating systems do not affect a computers stability, in fact it’s the individual operating system itself that is either more stable or less stable.
Partitioning is just dividing up the space hard drive (much like apartments) it doesn’t affect a systems stability at all.

I have dual booted Ubuntu with Windows to both installed primary & secondary hdd’s and also to external hdd’s, if you can install any OS then installing Ubuntu should be fairly easy. There are many tutorials online that will help you through this I will include a few links that I believe are the most helpful.
Gparted (Partition editor that comes with Ubuntu)
http://gparted.sourceforge.net/screensho…
Ubuntu Dual Boot
http://www.linuxdevcenter.com/pub/a/linu…


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How to tripple boot on Ubuntu

Posted on June 13, 2008
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How to tripple boot on Ubuntu?

Get Gag!

Source(s):

gag.sourceforge.net
GAG (initials, in spanish, of Graphical Boot Manager) is a Boot Manager program. It’s loaded when the computer is turned on and allows you to choose the operating system you want to use

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Difference between Debian and Ubuntu

Posted on June 13, 2008
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Difference between Debian and Ubuntu:

 I would suggest u try Sidux which is based on Debian Sid that is Debian unstable.

There r 3 versions

Debian Stable or Etch I think, this has all the stable tested packages and is a bit out of date.

Debian Lenny or testing contains newer packages still in testing.

Debian Sid or unstable is bleeding edge.

What Sidux does is takes Debian Sid’s repos and check their updates and makes a stable distro out of unstable.

For compiz fusion u will have to join SIdux’s or Debians forums.


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Not able to install Ubuntu 64 bit

Posted on June 13, 2008
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Not able to install Ubuntu 64 bit ??

Having installed and removed linux for many a year these things will test a seasoned windoze person.. Having said that you have picjked a great Distro in Ubuntu don’t give up..

The actual answer is right at the bottom of the kernal panic message ( use noapic string) Ah you say but how.. well try this place it is the holy grail for all things Ubuntu..

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t…

this topic deals with your specific error..

Did you select “Check CD for defects” option before attempting to install Ubuntu?
Try the Alternate CD which provides text based installation.

*Note: Alternative CD can’t be used as a Live CD.
Installation of Ubuntu Linux 7.10 alias Gutsy Gibbon
10 easy steps to success
http://www.futuredesktop.com/


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Run Ubuntu Live from USB

Posted on June 13, 2008
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How to run Ubuntu Live from USB?

whenever I boot ubuntu right after BIOS startup, it gave me this error message
syslinux 3.36 debian - 2007 - 08 - 30 30 EBIOS copright blah blah

Could not find kernel image: linux
boot: _

 Should be in the /boot/grub/menu.lst or /boot/lilo/menu.lst. You may need to edit the file with vi or nano.
Did you make the disk read only or read/write?

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