Eli the Computer Guy

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Wubi is a nice piece of software that allows you to install Ubuntu Linux onto any Windows computer, and then allows you to be able to uninstall it just like a regular piece of software.

Basically you just download Wubi.  You then run the setup wizard.  During setup Wubi places all of the Linux files into a single folder under your Programs directory.  It then changes your boot.ini file to allow you to boot into Ubuntu when you restart your computer.

When you restart your computer you will see an option to either boot into Windows, or into Ubuntu.  If you choose Ubuntu then it starts up and you can see how well it runs on your computer.  This is a fully functioning operating system so you can install programs and change settings and they will be there after you reboot.

If you decide you don’t like Ubuntu you can boot into Windows, go to Add/ Remove Programs and uninstall Wubi.  After the uninstall is complete Linux is completely gone.  You do not have to worry about partitions that have been created or any other issues normally associated with dual boot machines.

I like Wubi better then a LiveCD because you get a better feel for how Ubuntu will really run on your computer.

The only issue I have seen is with my main workstation with a 30"” monitor.  Ubuntu fails to boot all the way.   I am sure this is a minor glitch that I could fix if I spent much time on it.  I have installed Wubi on a number of standard laptop computers and have had no issues.