Linked by Thom Holwerda on Wed 17th Jan 2007 10:23 UTC, submitted by gireesh
Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu 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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RE: big question
by slight on Wed 17th Jan 2007 11:35 UTC in reply to "big question"
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2006-09-10

Because it allows people to try out Linux without having to do any risky partitioning. They can use it just like a normal install too, unlike live cds which run a lot slower and don't allow you to save stuff (there are exceptions but they're all a bit hackish).

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RE[2]: big question
by superbenk on Wed 17th Jan 2007 11:37 in reply to "RE: big question"
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2005-12-04

It also facilitates staying with Linux once they've tried it. "If it's already installed and I like it, maybe I'll just keep using it!"

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