Install Ubuntu 8.04 “Hardy Heron” Beta In Windows
There are various reasons why people don’t try out Linux. The most common reason, is that they can’t bring themselves to remove the familiar Windows system and replace it with a totally new environment. While there are ways to boot into a Linux environment without uninstalling Windows, most people either don’t have the patience or the time to learn how.
With the Ubuntu 8.04 “Hardy Heron” beta, Windows users will be able to install Ubuntu onto their systems without having to worry about affecting their Windows installation. The Hardy Heron beta includes an install option for Windows users to install and uninstall Ubuntu just like your normal Windows app.
No need for a dedicated partition, you can just install Ubuntu like any other app and you can then opt to boot to Linux or Windows each time you start your computer. All you need is Ubuntu 8.04 on a cd or an .iso file that’s mounted, and 4 gigs of space on your hard drive.
For those who don’t want to leave anything to chance, just create a restore point before starting the installation process.
When you load the install menu, just select the “Install inside Windows” option.
![[Wubi Setup Screen 2]](http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/hardyinstaller2.png)
Choosing to install inside Windows will launch the Wubi installer where you select the language of your choice, how much space to devote to the installation, which drive you want to install to, and create a username and password for the account.
![[Wubi Setup Screen]](http://www.brownbaron.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/hardyinstaller1.png)
After that just click on “Install” and you’re all set. Once you reboot your computer, you’ll be given a choice of which operating system you want to boot into.
If you find that you don’t like Linux after trying it out, you can just uninstall it without worrying about messing up your Windows installation.
I’ve always wanted to try Linux and with this option, I think I just might give it a spin. How about you?
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March 26th, 2008 05:44
I suggest you try using the Live CD option before installation. Some of your hardware may not work with Linux out of the box so running an installed copy before doing any checking is risky (not that it’ll break anything but…).
At least with live CD if it does’nt boot, find another one.
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March 26th, 2008 09:09
This is great! I have debating on Linux, but I did not want to get totally rid of my windows until I knewLinux better.
It would be such a pain to get my computer back to windows with all the confirmations and what not that Microsoft makes you do.
March 27th, 2008 03:36
I installed ubuntu on my missus laptop a few months ago and I completely removed XP (she thinks that those annoying internet pop ups that pretend to be a virus warning are real!) .
I was quite impressed by it’s ease of use but beware if you are a ‘fiddler of things’ like me because the filesystem and structure is completely different on linux so trying to change things that don’t have a big button to do it is a little daunting, especially if you download a program and it doesn’t add itself to the programs menu! there’s no such thing as an .exe file in linux and it’s really hard figuring out which folder it went in when you installed it, is it /usr/ or /etc/ or /bin/ ?? lol, I just let her use the laptop and she’s fine with it coz she only ever surfs and emails!
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March 27th, 2008 15:54
The way Windows handles startup applications is terrible: they’re all started around the same time and end up thrashing brutally with each other. I started using an application called Startup Delayer to space things out and, although not perfect, my system starts up *much* faster.
Also, if you’re just talking speed, IE 7 blows away FF 2. I certainly hope that FF 3 addresses speed issues…
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March 27th, 2008 17:18
I have tried Ubuntu, but I much prefer PcLinux OS and Suse. The graphic drivers don’t work too great for my video card though. You have been lying low Baron, I hope all is well
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March 28th, 2008 01:18
This is great news. Earlier i used to free some space and then create a separate partition for installing Linux and Uninstallation was a hurdle too. Now i think many people will try it out.
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March 29th, 2008 19:29
i have installed ubuntu and i was very impressed because it is great and it is very easy to handle…thanks…
March 31st, 2008 16:19
hey nice idea. I dont like dual boot this seems to be real good option. Thnx for such wonderful post
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March 31st, 2008 16:54
very usefull tip. As i hate dual booting, this is sure worth a try to install ubuntu in windows itself
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April 1st, 2008 00:32
This is a nice piece of software..I too hate dual booting…
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April 1st, 2008 18:40
I used ubuntu recently as a dual boot but could just not figure out how to get the wireless part working so it has now being removed.
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April 1st, 2008 18:46
I’ve never been interested in running a different operating system to Windows. It seems to do the job and I keep hearing people who use Mac’s or Linux say well you can’t do that on here.
April 2nd, 2008 20:03
[…] Most of us have heard about Linux operating system, no blue screens, fewer problems, it runs and boots much faster than Windows, but best of all it is free. Yet despite this very few users try it, as most are put off by the installation setup or not wanting to remove Windows. Over the last few years, many ways have been developed to install Linux, and now it is even easier to test using Ubuntu 8.04. You don’t have to delete Windows or even create a new partition as you are able to install Ubuntu onto your system without having to worry about it affecting your Windows installation. My friend over at Brownbarron has wrote an excellent, easy to use step by step article on how to install it, you will be amazed at how easy it is, take a look. […]
April 3rd, 2008 05:34
If I were to install Linux, it’d HAVE to be on something w/o Windows so I could get that greasy fast performance so I’d have to pass on this one. But on that note, I’m pretty sure I blew my CMOS chip on my mobo anyway so I don’t think I’m installing ANYTHING big anytime soon. (#):)
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April 3rd, 2008 11:40
The interface of ubuntu is what attracts me the most (graphics guy) I just never brought my self to try and install it, but this post has got me thinking…. thanks
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April 4th, 2008 04:48
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April 7th, 2008 13:49
This will likely won Ubuntu a few more Windows users.
April 7th, 2008 15:48
Hey,
Could someone tell me if this thing works properly in Vista Business?
I’ve got Ms Windows Vista Business as my Main OS and would like to try it out.
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April 11th, 2008 19:32
The main problem is support, if I could get online on linux without problems I would probably use it.
April 29th, 2008 21:38
May 10th, 2008 10:55
I tried Wubi when it was in beta, using Feisty. I don’t know which was responsible, but things did not go smoothly. Windows was unaffected though.
I use VMWare Server to mess around with Ubuntu. With the “Hardware Virtualization Support” of my Core 2 Duo, it seems to run very fast with only 768 MB ram. That said, I have yet to do anything serious with it. I find that even relatively simple tasks in Windows can be very convoluted in Ubuntu. For example, trying to share files between the host and guest OS has been a non-starter thus far. After several different attempts, I installed OpenSSH on my XP system, only to find that I had to use convoluted command-line stuff to “create a pwd file” before it would work. This was maybe 3 hours in. I gave up.
May 10th, 2008 11:50
I don’t see why people keep saying this. Everyone has tried Linux, and likely has it installed on their machine. The problem is, Linux is extremely hard to use, is slow, glitchy, and depends on horrible, stripped down, imitation open source software. I have Ubuntu installed. It’s lame and boring. Gimp is weak, Amarok sucks, KDE and Gnome have an annoying, illogical interface. If Linux could replace Windows, or even use it’s software, I’d switch in a second. Bottom line, Linux is a pale imitation of Windows, and average users can’t find a use for it.
May 10th, 2008 11:57
My advice to you all is, don’t ever waste a weekend of your life trying to use Linux. Rather, find some Linux nerd and listen to him explain how he spends weeks of his life just trying to get it to keep running. Ask him how many times he has never been able to connect to a network, can’t install Linux software, and has to spend three straight days just to play a video file. Then ask him about file sharing, and watch his head explode.
Linux sucks, no wonder it’s free.
May 12th, 2008 07:40
Dwindle/Mantle
What a couple of ill educated tossers you are!!
“Linux extremely slow” so why does it run faster on every single pc I’ve installed it on that Windows? It’s not a pale imitation, it’s a completely different o/s that’s out there to give people a choice. Microsoft do something similar with their own products, how many version of Vista is there and how much different is each one?
I can connect to a network with no issues wso and on a dual boot gain access to all my Windows (I use it purely for Photoshop, I agree Gimp doesn’t have the features) info. You try booting into WIndows and get anything from the Linux system!!
Playing embedded files took me about 5 mins to figure out - try using forums effectively. There are loads of people willing to help.
File sharing - how easy do you want it. An OS with a built in file sharing programme!! Yeah so difficult to use I only managed to download about 10gb over the weekend.
Ok Linux isn’t for everyone, but why slag it off just because you don’t know how to use it? Try reading the documentation!!
May 12th, 2008 10:37
I wanted to install linux on one my main computers for awhile now. I have used linux on my fileservers, but up until now, I couldn’t move away from windows. I needed windows for a lot of the things I do. In addition to that, I also didn’t want to partition my hard drive (I was scared I would mess something up). With this easy install, I did not have to worry about anything. Now I use Ubuntu more than Windows (and I also installed wine for some of the common windows applications). I barely use windows anymore.
May 12th, 2008 13:26
maybe I’ll give it a try once again. Each time I’ve been disappointed with the need of how my cmd line I still need to know to solve issues, get software to work and in the case of my laptop the pain in trying to get the wireless card to work with a hack.
I want to use it but to get to the power user status of it requires quite and investment in old school thinking.
May 12th, 2008 21:31
Ok, got the ISO, put it on disk and don’t see how to load it within windows to get the screens you show above. So then I just attempted to install ubutnu 8.0.4 but ti gave no option for the special install either, just scary stuff about overwriting my hard drive!
Shawn
May 13th, 2008 06:53
I think the biggest reason people dont run linux is that 90% of the software you want to use doesnt run on it.
And then, of the software that is designed for it, doesnt actually run.
Nothing like spending and hour finding, downloading, unpacking and installing an app only to have it to ABSOLUTELY nothing when you execute it.
May 28th, 2008 07:22
G’day.
I am running Ubuntu 8.04 inside winXP with cable internet - It is terrific. Everything works right.
I installed Ubuntu 8.04 inside winVista on a laptop with wireless internet - It is hopeless.
1st. It does not come up in the uninstall list.
2nd. It is not anyware to be found other than the choice at boot and as a folder in c:.
3rd. It will not connect to the internet without a wire connecting it to the modem.
So.. It is good for Desktop winXP.
It is no good for wireless vista laptop.
May 30th, 2008 21:29
to rsf
u must watch your md5 sum (hash) of the .iso file.
go here:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto
June 15th, 2008 03:31
I think the most invaluable piece of advice that I was given before I ever attempted to install linux was to check out the forums. I think doing this will head off a good deal of basic problems. You also get a feel for the particular distro(s) you are interested in — the people, the availability of help, known issues with certain hardware, etc…
I did that, and figured openSUSE would be the way for me. It attracted me because people spoke of it as a solid distro that was nice for both power users and noobs (that are motivated to learn a thing or two, that is). I fell in the second category. I couldn’t be happier.
Since, I am all about choice, I choose to dual-boot with XP Pro. Truthfully , I can do everything that I personally use Windows for in linux, but why limit my options? There are conveniences with using both.
August 21st, 2008 08:27
A few people have mentioned problems with things like sound cards or wifi. It really does depend on what hardware is on your computer. Use the live CD to try booting Ubuntu without installing it, to make sure it works before you take the plunge.
I got so frustrated with Vista that I deleted it and tried like 8 different kinds of Linux. I finally came to this conclusion: Ubuntu is the best choice because it is Mac-like in nature (but it’s free), so many people are using it and there is so much support available. Kubuntu and Mandriva also have great merit.
October 1st, 2008 21:09
A few people have mentioned problems with things like sound cards or wifi. It really does depend on what hardware is on your computer. Use the live CD to try booting Ubuntu without installing it, to make sure it works before you take the plunge.
I got so frustrated with Vista that I deleted it and tried like 8 different kinds of Linux. I finally came to this conclusion: Ubuntu is the best choice because it is Mac-like in nature (but it’s free), so many people are using it and there is so much support available. Kubuntu and Mandriva also have great merit.