Linked by Thom Holwerda on Wed 17th Jan 2007 10:23 UTC, submitted by gireesh
Work has begun on a Windows-based installer for Ubuntu. "The aim of this installer is to provide an easier way for a Windows user to install Ubuntu without having to know how to burn a CD .iso, set the BIOS to boot from CD, repartition the disks, set up a multiboot system, etc. It will not replace any of the current Ubuntu installation options, and will not require that Windows is installed prior to the installation of Ubuntu." Update: Screenshots.
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2005-11-10
Moreover I have to ask, why are you asking 'why?'?
It appears that Ubunutu are being realistic (as usual). Most people use Windows, not a lot of people actually know how to boot onto a CD (you would genuinely be supprised). Ubuntu is therefore thinking about the reality of the situation. Other distros are somewhat elitest and refuse to touch Windows, expecting the user to know everything needed to install their Distro (including text mode navigation). Ubunutu are leading the way with "getting real" about Linux.