Newbe questions

[Rick]

Thanks, René!

> ubuntu installation setup will detect XP (NTFS) and you can choose a  
> dual-boot.
> the partitioning will be automatic, but you allways can change the 
> size  (of XP or Ubuntu) to what you prefer.

This is what I'd read in the review. Good to know it actually works. 
Thanks also for the information about mounting the other partitions, 
firewall, and anti-virus. Now I shall go ahead with the installation as 
soon as 5 appears.

Rick