I want to know how to dual boot my computer with ubuntu 12.04 and windows vista(step by step would be best) and also wanted to know if it would slow down my pc even more than it already is?
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It is clear from all of the above that you do not need windows to run Ubuntu.
If you are happy to run only Ubuntu here is what I would do.
Back up any data/music/pictures you want either on a cd/pen drive/on the cloud
Note any passwords for sites you use and store on a pen drive if possible
Back up your emails and favourites from firefox/chrome etc
Download latest version of Ubuntu from Ubuntu
Test it works on your pc first if it is a newer version!
Select install Ubuntu
Select using Install using entire disk on the Allocate Drive Space page although yours will show windows and may be Ubuntu. Select the use entire disk
Once installed run some updates in your terminal to get it up to date..(you can also follow my reinstall guide I did here to sort other stuff out here I have to reinstall/install ubuntu so have a guide to remember
Stick your backed up data pictures and music back in and start enjoying your Ubuntu and forget about Windows :)
When booting back up, you should see the GRUB menu. In this menu, you should see a list of the operating systems you can boot up. Arrow down to Windows Vista and hit enter. Then it should boot Windows Vista. If you don't see the GRUB menu or you don't see Windows Vista listed, then you probably accidentally erased Vista while installing Ubuntu.
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