Question about dual booting with Vista and Linux

I just did a dual boot with Vista and Ubuntu 7.04 which I downloaded and burned the .iso file to a disk and all went well it really simple. I'm just having problems getting network wireless driver and also the audio driver. Here is a step by step guide how to dual boot with Vista. http://apcmag.com/5046/how_to_dual_boot_vista_with_linux_vista_installed_first

 

Just download Ubuntu from here http://www.ubuntulinux.org/getubuntu/download but don't tick the box under download as this isn't the live cd. The live CD is where you can run Ubuntu off the disc without having to install it. Its just to get a feel for Linux and if you like it or not.

 

Inspiron 1501

MK36 AMD Turion

2 GB RAM

ATI 200MSeries

So, I just download it, like how you normally download things, and then burn it to a CD. Then follow the directions on the other site, putting in the CD that I has the .iso file?

Plus, how much space is needed? I have around 41.1 GB of free space on my hard drive left and I didn't shrink it yet.

Have you still had trouble with the drivers in Linux?

If you just follow the instructions from http://apcmag.com/5046/how_to_dual_boot_vista_with_linux_vista_installed_first and print them out or just make notes then I assure you will be fine. Its simple when you get going through. You won't loose windows unless you don't make any mistakes on the partition step. When you get to the partition step choose use the largest continuous free space or manual then just click on the partion you just created in disk managment. You can't be cautious when using computers as they can go wrong whenever they like as I know :smileysurprised: But its entirely up to you. If you are afraid of losing Vista then just boot from the CD and use Ubuntu Live.

 

Inspiron 1501

MK36 AMD Turion

2 GB RAM

ATI 200MSeries

Ah. Not quite sure about the wireless internet problem. I'm a little bit of afraid of installing Linux as a dual boot because I don't want to lose Windows, which I probably won't, but I'm just cautious like that.

I'll just deal without Linux for now. Thanks for all the information.

Your very welcome. I was unable to get the Wifi working under Ubuntu and i'm just going to wait for drivers to arrive if they do. For now I'm staying with Vista. I need an OS that works, and some and thats Vista in my case

 

Inspiron 1501

MK36 AMD Turion

2 GB RAM

ATI 200MSeries