Install Ubuntu on a system that already has windows XP

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Umut Tabak Wrote: 
> Dear Ubuntu users,

> 

> I have a Win XP professional with SP2 working on my current system. I 

> want to install Ubuntu along with Linux(on my Dell Latitude D610 

> laptop with 1GB ram and 2GHz processor). My HD(60 GB) is comprised of 

> only one NTFS partition. I have read that I could partition the drive 

> with ntfs resizer with a live CD(such as KNOPPIX). Could anybody give 

> some detailed information on the installation of Ubuntu while keeping 

> Windows. Or a link that contains information on the subject.(Or number
> 

> the steps to be taken in a simple manner so as to be able to complete 

> the install without prblems.)

> 

> Many thanks in advance and regards.

> 

> Umut TABAK 

> 

> 

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Here is a link:

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/WindowsDualBootHowTo



https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Installation



I would advise against Windows partition tools, since most (99 percent)
of the problems that users report on the forums regarding this aspect
involves non-linux partitioning tools.  



A lot of work has gone into the installer and it works very well.  As
it has been said, the installer's partitioner will automagically
partition an NTFS partition if it needs the space to install Ubuntu. 
Be aware of what you are doing, but most of the time, you can take the
default and you will be good to go.



Also, probably the majority of Ubuntu installs involve such
dual-booting with windows (or another OS) so do not worry.  It is quite
safe.  



(I still reccommend you do a backup of your important data.  I am very
confident, but not foolish)


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azz