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Most Linux distros will by default install themselves secondary to Windows, BUT you MUST FIRST make a separate partition on your HD for Linux to install on, for the install erases everything that is already on that partition. How to do that is found in your Windows Help.
If that's a problem for you, many Linux distros can be run from a CD or DVD, without installation to the HD, so you can try them out to get the feel of them. Knoppix is one such distro. If you want something as like to Windows as possible, try Lubuntu or its parent Ubuntu. But be aware that Linux is NOT a free windows.
If you are a command line junkie like myself, I recommend Slackware. If you are into designing and building your own OS based on the Linux kernel, try Arch. In short, the various Linux distros (or flavors) are all different to one another, each having their own design philosophy. Deciding which one you want will be your major problem. Google 'linux reviews'.
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If you install Linux on a Windows 7 computer can you use Windows 7 and Linux?
Yes, you can. It's called dualbooting. I guess with Linux you mean a Linux Distribution like Ubuntu? Check the related link if you want to know how.
How can you install Linux Windows XP and Windows 7 on a 160 GB HDD?
Yes. Though with a hard disk of such small size it'd probably just be a good idea to just do Windows 7 and Linux.
Can you install windows-7 in paresence of ubuntu?
Yes, you can. You will need to partition your hard drive because Linux has to be installed in a separate volume. I would install windows first and then Ubuntu.
Can you install Windows 7 with Windows xp?
Yes, you can but you have to install Windows 7 in another partition.
Can we install games in Windows 7?
Yes. You can install and play games in Windows 7.
Is it Windows XP and Windows 7 are examples of operating systems?
Yes. Windows 7 is a system distribution in the Windows family built around Microsoft's proprietary NT operating system. Ubuntu is also one of many Linux distributions built around the open source Linux operating system.
How can you install the windows 7 beta on a usb 2.0 hdd so that you can have it on that and keep vista on your normal hdd?
you can't, sorry it doesn't allow it you can install Linux distributions on usb though :D
Which is the best windows 7 or Linux?
with linux you dont have toworriesabout you cp slowing down or malware or viraseus but if you a hard core gammer windows 7 is better and most programs or applications are not compatble with linux
Does SPSS 17.0 install to Windows 7?
spss 17.0 install for windows 7 and working
How do I set up file sharing between windows 7 and Linux mint 16?
You can set up file sharing between windows 7 and Linux mint 16 by simply installing the Ext2 Installable File System on windows which allow windows to read and write into the Linux file system.
Is there a way to build a Windows 7 ready computer that would be cheaper than a Linux ready machine?
No. Any machine that is capable of running Windows 7 is equally capable of running Linux; thus virtually every computer is "Linux ready." Depending on your specific needs, Linux can be run on far less powerful and cheaper hardware than Windows 7 can.
How do you prevent focus stealing in Windows 7?
Use Linux?
