Published by Jason Sandlin on 16 Apr 2008
Wubi makes trying Ubuntu even easier.
Yes, you heard right Wubi. Wubi is a windows installer for Ubuntu. So you can now install Ubuntu just like any program in Windows 98,2000,XP, and vista. When you reboot you will get a list. You can then choose Ubuntu or Windows. If left alone, it will default to Windows.
I have installed it on my work desktop today. So far no problems. Please remember this is still a Beta program, as well as Hardy Heron. So upon final release, this could be a BIG leveraging tool for Linux.
Wubi can be downloaded from the link above or you can do the install from the Hardy Heron CD. If you use the Wubi download to install you won’t even need the CD. Wubi will download all the needed files.
If you plan on getting people to try Linux this may be just what is needed to get more people to give it a try.
I was able to install the nvidia draphic drive and update the system before I left. I will be doing some more testing tomorrow so if there are any major bugs I will let you guys know. And as always if you have any questions give us a shout!