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i am using Windows XP professional now,
is it possible for me to have dual boot option with Ubuntu and Windows XP installed on my T43??

if yes, how can it be done?


thx.

Yes it is possible,

This guide apparently goes over the steps that are required, however I feel that you do not need the FAT32 partition any more.

http://users.bigpond.net.au/hermanzone/p3.htm

The steps are generally (simplified of course)

1. Resize WindowsXP Partition
2. Install Ubuntu into other

or

1. Backup Windows XP using IBM ThinkVantage backup.
2. Re-partition entire HD leaving ThinkVantage Suite alone (using all as primary)
3. Restore Windows XP Backup to first partition
4. Install Ubuntu into other partition

I always do the second method as I like to test out the Backup and Restore when I get a new machine to ensure that it works at least at the very basic level. But the first is probably quicker and easier.

Whichever method you choose I would do a backup first to ensure that you still got your data should something go wrong.

noted,
i would give it a try when free,

thx.

anymore precious advice?

any difficulty of installing IBM software and drivers that would get it works?

where is the best place to download uBuntu?

Consider Partition Magic or the like to manage your partitions without reloading the machine. .... JDH

Also consider VMware to allow you to run XP and Ubuntu simulaneously. ... JDH

where is the best place to download uBuntu?

http://www.ubuntulinux.org/getubuntu/download

I have always used the alternate version, because I have not had much luck with the other version. YMMV.

Please make recovery discs before doing any of this. You will be happy you did.