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Will installing ubuntu alonsgside XP on 2GB ram laptop slow it down?

Asked by nicolauli

I would like to use both operating systems but don't know if it will affect the general performance of the PC.

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arochester (arochester) said : 		#1

If you dual boot it offers you a choice which OS to use. Choosing one does not affect the performance. The other(s) is/are not run.

If you install inside Windows, using Wubi, it is like a Windows application.It should not affect the performance any more than running Microsoft Office.

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nicolauli (nicolauli) said : 		#2

Thanks for the help. I think this one is much better. How much space should I apportion to Ubuntu? 3GB? 5GB? for installation?

Also is there anything you can do to 'see' in windows and viceversa?

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Best arochester (arochester) said : 		#3

4 Gb is required - 8Gb is recommended.

You can 'see' Windows from Linux read/write copy/paste etc

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nicolauli (nicolauli) said : 		#4

Thanks arochester, that solved my question.

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nicolauli (nicolauli) said : 		#5

I have another question.

I have ubuntu as a dual OS on my laptop. I however cannot see the 'install' button when I try to install software in the 'software center.

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Vu Do Quynh (vu-do-quynh) said : 		#6

It is better to put a new question than to ask a new question as a comment.

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nicolauli (nicolauli) said : 		#7

Hello

I cannot use my root. I have my admnstrative priviledges. What is the step
by step proces for the fixing of this problem

Thanks

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