Ubuntu 8 makes it even easier to try out Linux

Osiris · 04-03-2008, 11:03 AM

One aspect of installing Linux has always been a major hindrance for inexperienced users. The fact that you had to partition your hard drives in order to install Linux on your computer. While the procedure itself has become easier it was always mandatory to partition your hard drive. The good news is that this is going to change with the release of Ubuntu 8.
According to Techworld (and Dante) Ubuntu 8 can be installed and uninstalled just like any other software in Windows. This is thanks to Wubi which I have written about earlier already. There is no need for an extra partition and no change to the Windows bootloader. This is a fantastic opportunity to test Ubuntu for several days or even weeks before making a decision to switch completely to Linux or dedicate hard drive resources for a Linux partition.
Wubi will be accessible in the root of the Ubuntu CD. The new version of Ubuntu will be released in 21 days, currently a beta version can be downloaded from the homepage of the Linux distribution. I will finally make the switch to Linux when I have ordered and build my new computer. Linux will be the main system and I’m currently not sure if I will keep a Windows partition on another drive. Probably will because I need it to test new applications for Ghacks.

Ubuntu 8 makes it even easier to try out Linux

CntdwnToExtn · 04-03-2008, 12:05 PM

so is it just a flat file that is accessed?

Nitestick · 04-03-2008, 09:15 PM

yeah, i've read about wubi before. i'm not sure about the specifics but i think it basically uses a loop file system within NTFS as a pseudo partition for the install. i guess it hooks into the windows boot loader as well to load an initrd.

alexsabree · 04-04-2008, 10:09 PM

You can install any version of ubuntu with wubi.. even other distros.

This isn't something new coming with ubuntu 8. I strongly would suggest not using wubi, it causes way to many problems and installing ubuntu using the live cd is, just way to easy. If you don't know how to use the partition editor you shouldn't even be worried about linux yet.

Mak213 · 04-04-2008, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexsabree

You can install any version of ubuntu with wubi.. even other distros.

This isn't something new coming with ubuntu 8. I strongly would suggest not using wubi, it causes way to many problems and installing ubuntu using the live cd is, just way to easy. If you don't know how to use the partition editor you shouldn't even be worried about linux yet.

I have to fully agree with this. If you can not figure out how to manage your partitions the last thing you should worry about is a distro of Linux. there is much more that has to be learned first.

alexsabree · 04-04-2008, 10:22 PM

Well at least the ubuntu team is striving to make linux a little more easier with each release.

04-03-2008, 11:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Osiris Security/Hacking Mod Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA Posts: 24,648	Ubuntu 8 makes it even easier to try out Linux One aspect of installing Linux has always been a major hindrance for inexperienced users. The fact that you had to partition your hard drives in order to install Linux on your computer. While the procedure itself has become easier it was always mandatory to partition your hard drive. The good news is that this is going to change with the release of Ubuntu 8. According to Techworld (and Dante) Ubuntu 8 can be installed and uninstalled just like any other software in Windows. This is thanks to Wubi which I have written about earlier already. There is no need for an extra partition and no change to the Windows bootloader. This is a fantastic opportunity to test Ubuntu for several days or even weeks before making a decision to switch completely to Linux or dedicate hard drive resources for a Linux partition. Wubi will be accessible in the root of the Ubuntu CD. The new version of Ubuntu will be released in 21 days, currently a beta version can be downloaded from the homepage of the Linux distribution. I will finally make the switch to Linux when I have ordered and build my new computer. Linux will be the main system and I’m currently not sure if I will keep a Windows partition on another drive. Probably will because I need it to test new applications for Ghacks. Ubuntu 8 makes it even easier to try out Linux __________________ www.MasterB365.com www.MasterB-Outdoors.com

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Nitestick Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Locked in a dungeon, Perth Posts: 7,807	Re: Ubuntu 8 makes it even easier to try out Linux yeah, i've read about wubi before. i'm not sure about the specifics but i think it basically uses a loop file system within NTFS as a pseudo partition for the install. i guess it hooks into the windows boot loader as well to load an initrd. __________________ Get FireFox Saxon's Blog\|Saxon's Forum - CHECK IT OUT! Fold for tech forums. MY COMPUTER HELPS CURE CANCER! "Sniffing Powdered Ubuntu CDs Cures Cancer!" - TuxMachines.org /Q6600@3.0GHz/2x1GB Kingston DDR2-800/Gigabyte P35-DS3R/XFX 7900GS 256MB/Antec TPII 480w/2x250gb+80gb WD Caviar/WinFast DTV-1000T/TT Soprano/ I'm sorry but I do not accept support requests via IM, email, or personal messages You can contact me for Forum related issues via PM only.

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alexsabree Monster Techie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: United States, Arkansas Posts: 1,778	Re: Ubuntu 8 makes it even easier to try out Linux You can install any version of ubuntu with wubi.. even other distros. This isn't something new coming with ubuntu 8. I strongly would suggest not using wubi, it causes way to many problems and installing ubuntu using the live cd is, just way to easy. If you don't know how to use the partition editor you shouldn't even be worried about linux yet. __________________ My Computer Build: BFG 9800GTX 4gb A-Data DDR2 800 Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 4Ghz Gigabyte P35-DS3L AudioTechnica ATH-A700 Creative Xfi XtremeMusic

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alexsabree Monster Techie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: United States, Arkansas Posts: 1,778	Re: Ubuntu 8 makes it even easier to try out Linux Well at least the ubuntu team is striving to make linux a little more easier with each release. __________________ My Computer Build: BFG 9800GTX 4gb A-Data DDR2 800 Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 4Ghz Gigabyte P35-DS3L AudioTechnica ATH-A700 Creative Xfi XtremeMusic

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