[The_Oracle]

The easiest way to Linux:

http://www.cutlersoftware.com/ubuntu...-US/index.html

Wubi is an unofficial Ubuntu installer for Windows users that will bring you into the Linux world with a few clicks. Wubi allows you to install and uninstall Ubuntu as any other application in Windows.

Install and run Wubi and, pick the Ubuntu Flavor of your choice:

Ubuntu – the original version runs the GNOME GUI environment by default
Kubuntu – a modified version of Ubuntu that runs the KDE GUI environment by default (probably the desktop that appeals most to Windows users)
Xubuntu – a “lighter” version of Ubuntu using the XFCE environment, designed specifically for less powerful systems such as old Pentium 2’s

now Wubi will download the appropriate 'unattended Installer' (700 MB) and after the reboot it will automatically install Ubuntu without the hassles of resizing partitions or the configuration of a boot manager.

If you don't like it, you can simply uninstall it from the add/remove programs menu.

the advantage over a Virtual Box is that the full power and original hardware of your system will be made available to Ubuntu.

[1002richards]

The Oracle,
Thanks, I'll have a look at that.

This one is also possibly of interest: Puppy Installer for Windows XP via this link-

http://www.puppylinux.org/user/downloads.php?cat_id=3

Richard

[bkdc]

I've used Wubi & recommended it in the Linux forum. I give Wubi a two thumbs ups The install is as easy as you can get but will take about an hour or so depending on your system & connectivity.

No modifications to your system is required & you can uninstall from the add remove program menu.

[CTPhil]

Does anyone know if you can use Wubi to install Ubuntu from a CD?

[bkdc]

Wubi right now downloads an ISO of ubuntu, or expects to have an ISO in the same directory.

I haven't tried but, it might work if you put the two in the same directory.

[The_Oracle]

Wubi is using the 'alternate' iso for automated deployment.

[CTPhil]

So I guess that's a "no" on using the disc?

[neos1]

I downloaded the software last night and installed it but when it started downloading the Ubuntu software I was looking at 4k a second. Is it maybe because the server was overloaded?

[The_Oracle]

choose a download mirror near you and get this file:

ubuntu-7.04-alternate-i386.iso

if you want another flavor, look for the appropriate *-7.04-alternate-i386.iso

place it in the installation directory.