I would like to install Ubuntu Linux next to my primary Windows 7 OS.
I found Wubi which helps you with a simple installation/uninstallation procedure for Ubuntu.
But the wiki says that Wubi uses a virtual disk. Is that similar to virtually running the OS? I really don't want my primary system to slow down because of that.
Should I rather go with the classical dual boot?
What is the recommended Wubi hard disk size?
Best Answer
WUBI is similar to dual-booting and not virtualization.
This means that you will have to reboot your computer and select the respective entry in order to access a WUBI Ubuntu installation. It does not run inside windows, but its existence depends on it - it can be removed like any other program, via the control panel.
Your windows installation should not slow down, but disk access from Ubuntu itself is said to be a little slower than a usual (stand alone or dual boot) installation would be.
A typical installation size for experimentation would be around 20GB, but that is entirely up to your needs.