How to Install Linux operating systems in windows operating systems?

Question

Hello where in the internet can I get a free Linux operating systems and install it to my windows operating systems I want to use them in one computer at the same time is that possible? Please advice Thanks!

Answer 1

Yes, would also recommend Linux Mint. Very easy, very reliable.

Answer 2

I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 10 Main Edition which is built upon Ubuntu 10.10 Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled



Installing Linux as a dual-boot with Windows without partitioning

http://psychocats.net/ubuntu/wubi



Linux Mint has a similar installer called mint4win (mint4win works the same as Wubi so the instructions outlined above are almost identical)



You keep Windows as it is, mint4win only adds an extra option to boot into Linux Mint. mint4win does not require you to modify the partitions of your PC, or to use a different bootloader, and does not install special drivers. It works just like any other application.



mint4win keeps most of the files in one folder, and if you do not like it, you can simply uninstall it as any other application.



Boot in to windows insert the Linux Mint LiveCD and you will offered the option of installing inside windows which is where the mint4win installer comes in, you will be asked how many gigabytes you wish to allocate to Linux Mint (I recommend 8gb) then you set a password for your installation then click install and thats it.



Once Linux Mint is fully installed upon starting your PC you will be given a choice of which operating system you want to use Windows or Linux Mint



Linux Mint 10 Download

http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=67



Linux Mint 10 User Guide

http://linuxmint.com/rel_julia.php



You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 10 then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto



Linux Mint 10 can also be run direct from the LiveCD from Boot without touching your Hard Drive





LUg.

Answer 3

You can get Linux Genome version called Ubuntu on WWW.UBUNTU.COM for free as it is open source.



How to install it in parallel with windows operating system(Dual boot)?

1-Download the ISO file of Ubuntu OS from the above mentioned website.

2-Burn that ISO in to CD.

3-Install Wubi software in your window(it is available on download.com).

4.Insert your CD into CD rom that you have burned.

5-Open it in wubi software and install ubuntu.



(The Ubuntu(Linux) OS will be get install inside window and you can use both OS.)

(You can uninstall Ubuntu directly from Add/Remove programmes)

(The above procedure is tested successfully.....so enjoy!!!)