[rmpax]

I currently run vista premium 32 bit and would like to setup a dual boot with ubuntu. Please give a detailed procedure as I am unfamilier with OS changeover. Thank you

[arochester]

"How to dual-boot Vista with Linux (Vista installed first) -- the step-by-step guide with screenshots" at http://apcmag.com/how_to_dualboot_vi...lled_first.htm

[sup2a]

ha! was just about to suggest the same site, its a LOT harder the other way around (Linux installed first)

[saikee]

You can do it either with Vista or Linux.

All condesed into Just booting tips.

Either boot loaders can boot 100+ systems if you've got them. Linux is possibly 2 to 3 times easier. In fact if you use Vista to resize the hard disk to obtain an unallocated space in the hard disk first, tell an Linux installer to install itself in the empty space there is a 95% the Linux will do the dual booting "automatically" for you, without lifting a finger.

It is the duty of every Linux installer to scan every partition for a boot loader and include it in the booting menu. Well every Dos to Vista has a boot loader installed in its boot sector or dies so it is almost impossible not to end up with a perfect dual boot system by installing Vista first and Linux second. Still people manage find ways to screw it up.

[rmpax]

thank you for your help. I am now waiting for a linux cd. I am unable to download a cd because of a space issue on my cd recorder

[Diver--13]

Becareful if you choose to use the "install inside of windows" feature, it's available on Ubuntu and Kubuntu 8.04 I know for sure. It messes up the boot files for vista if you're not careful. I'm currently trying to fix a mess because of that. Trust me it's NOT fun!