One doubt about a place for an install party

[Fabián Rodríguez]

On 01/27/2011 02:15 PM, Marcelo Gutierrez wrote:
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> 2011/1/27 Fabián Rodríguez <magicfab at ubuntu.com
> <mailto:magicfab at ubuntu.com>>
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>     On 01/27/2011 12:28 PM, Costales wrote:
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>     The mere fact they're open to host a release party shows their
>     interest
>     and who knows, a longer term collaboration may follow. I don't see
>     anything unethical there, remember free software is there for
>     anyone to
>     use and learn about. Make sure you're ready to explain what Wubi is as
>     you may end up using it that day on those Windows machines ;)
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> Hello, you can also try the old dual boot technique
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> :)
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I would strongly advise against that. Most new machines use all 4
primary partitions, and rolling back such an install if someone changes
their mind is problematic. Unless you know your way around GRUB and / or
you have the original DVD, I would never install Ubuntu as a dual-boot
on a new machine for a new user.

In fact I've found it's easier to convert a Windows install to a virtual
machine, then wipe a system and install Ubuntu bare-metal, then use
VirtualBox (from Oracle) to get back 100% Windows functionality. That's
more than the typical 5-minute pitch though :D

Cheers,

Fabian

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