How to reduce Vista partition to install Linux

Question

Hi! I have a new Dell Dimension 9200 that comes with Windows Vista (I couldn't buy it with Linux in Spain), and I want to install Ubuntu Linux. The problem is the PC comes with only one partition and I need to reduce it. Windows Vista includes an utility to do that but it only reduces to aproximatly the half of partion space. I want to reduce Windows partition to 60Gb. I've read that if I use a partitioning tool (like gparted) and I resize the Vista partition, then it won't boot. What can I do? Thanks in advance.

inspiron_wvhpe · Answer

Hey see this http://apcmag.com/5046/how_to_dual_boot_vista_with_linux_vista_installed_first   Inspiron 1501MK36 AMD Turion2 GB RAMATI 200MSeries

dancantong · Answer

Finally I've done it with Acronis Disk Director 10. Thanks.

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