How do I completely remove Vista and install Ubuntu?

Question

I'm currently a Vista user, been using it for over 2 yrs now. I've been through rough times with Vista, and i would like to get a change from Vista to Ubuntu. In other terms, completely get rid of Vista and run Ubuntu as my only OS. How do i do that?
I have another harddisk as well,will doing this this affect my other harddisk?
Is it possible if this is done without burning the Ubuntu installation cd? This' because both my cd drives are malfunctioning. I do have an external dvd reader, but i cannot seem to install it under vista.

Sorry if i sound like a noob, help and advice would be much appreciated. Thank you!!

Answer 1

I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 7 Main Edition which is built upon Ubuntu 9.04 Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled



Linux Mint 7 Download

http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=38



Linux Mint 7 User Guide

http://www.scribd.com/doc/15884753/Linux-Mint-7-Gloria-User-Guide



The Perfect Desktop - Linux Mint 7 (Gloria)

http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-linux-mint-7-gloria



You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 7 then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation



Linux Mint 7 can also be run direct from the LiveCD from Booting up without touching your Hard Drive



INSTALL LINUX MINT WITHIN WINDOWS



Linux Mint has a feature called mint4win based on the Wubi installer (Ubuntu) http://wubi-installer.org/ which enables you to install Linux Mint within windows (Windows 7 run mint4win in vista compatability mode)



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 like Wubi 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 LiveCD you have just created and you will offered the option of installing inside windows which is where mint4win 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



Installing a dual-boot with Windows without partitioning

http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/wubi



CURRENT SESSION



Linux Mint 6 ext3 with switchable Beryl 0.2.1* and Compiz 0.7.8

http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=31

http://www.scribd.com/doc/21224431/Linux-Mint-6-Felicia-Official-Users-Guide

http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-linux-mint-6-felicia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beryl_%28window_manager%29

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compiz

*Beryl 0.2.1 sourced from Ubuntu 7.04 repositories





LUg.

Answer 2

First you should get a new CD/DvD drive so you can burn the Ubuntu CD. You then use it to install Ubuntu. I only have one drive in my Ubuntu computer so I'm not sure if Linux will read/write properly to a Vista drive (I never went to Vista). Your application programs for Vista will no longer work but there are plenty of FREE programs for Linux.



Try http://www.openoffice.org/ for replacements for your Microsoft Office programs.

Answer 3

make a bootable CD for ubuntu , will be useful in future too

If you have ISO file of ubuntu, get UltraISO software to run ISO without CD

Bootup you pc with Ubuntu CD and install it on your second harddisk which is empty so if you face any problem with Ubuntu you can have backup Vista



Make that Ubuntu installed hard disk as first boot device in BIOS setup and enjoy

Answer 4

If you installed OVER vista, you will need your vista boot CD. Boot from the CD, and follow the "install" not the "repair" options. When it gets to the point showing partitions, delete them ALL, then create a single partition and tell it to format it as NTFS. (Don't do the "quick" format option, the full format will take longer, but on an older drive is worth the time, as it will check for bad spots on the drive.) This should allow you to continue with the install.

Answer 5

http://www.pendrivelinux.com/puppy-linux-on-usb/



http://www.puppylinux.com/flash-puppy.htm



Install it a USB Stick- Ive Included how to install Puppy Linux on USB- To be honest.. you Use the USB Stick- JUST like a CD- Put Ubuntu on it and Overwrite Vista !!

Have fun!

PS not a Crime being a NOOB btw...