Few questions before I try to install Ubuntu

[René]

hi,
1) generally it is to say, that Ubuntu Installation will autodetect the  
free partition and will also find a place to create Swap automaticaly. no  
manual partitioning needed.
when it comes to partitioning in the Installation Process you always  
should have a close look what will be done. before you answer the last  
question before the final partitioning process with Yes.

also have a look at the manual at this link, which will help you to get an  
idea what comes up to you:

http://www.hezardastan.org/breezy_xp_dualboot/en/

2) as far as i know and see on my machine, you need for Ubuntu more than  
2.7 GB or even the 1.7 GB you mentioned. stay with the 5GB and have a  
close look that Ubuntu takes that Partition during installation.

3) Ubuntu uses GRUB. Windows will get autodetected and finally you will  
have a Dual-Boot-Menu at Bootup.

regards,
ReNé

> Am 19.02.2006, 17:23 Uhr, schrieb Boyan R. <boyanpn at yahoo.com>:
> My 160 Gb HD is divided in 6 partitions. First four are occupied,
> but fifth (5 Gb) and sixth (2.7 Gb) are free (currently both in fat32).
> I want to install Ubuntu on this 5 Gb partition. Should I manually format
> it into linux format, and create swap partition (I have 512 Mb Ram) ?
> Currently I have WinXP on my first and second partition.
> What boot manager uses Ubuntu, Grub, Lilo or something third ?
> I guess there is no risk of losing my current boot menu ?