Installing Windows alongside Linux

[DAVIDSILVER]

I recently purchased a new pc with only Linux Linpus installed.I need to have a version of Windows installed so that I can use my existing hardware and software.

I am unable to do so.I have Linpus installed but Windows will not install.

Any solutions that will work.

Someone gave me a disk to do a low level format. Didn't work I had to use the recovery disk to get Linpus back on.

I think I want to change my Linux operating system to Ubuntu, and I gradually want to eliminate the need for Windows but I need to do it bit by bit and properly.

I assume someone has been in my position and i would be grateful for any advice

David Silver

[wyliecoyoteuk]

You need to install Windows first, and then Linux.
A clue as to the make, model and specification of the PC might help.

[lok1950]

And a separate hard drive might also be useful.

Enjoy the Choice

[linuxgirlie]

I agree, I wrecked my computer the other day due to over hacking...rofl, so I thought I would install Vista on a spare partition for a poke around...it wouldn't play ball, it has to be installed on a 'primary' partition not a logical or extended otherwise it won't install. It then wouldn't work with my hardware and blue screened every time I logged in within 30 seconds...but thats for another thread....

[nelz]

What makes you think you need to install Windows to use your existing hardware? Most hardware is supported by Linux.

[wyliecoyoteuk]

I agree, I wrecked my computer the other day due to over hacking...rofl.

Love the new Avatar

[linuxgirlie]

hehe thanks, its my World of Warcraft Char...Aroni (Blood Elf - Paladin) .. run on Linux using Cedega of course.

[nelz]

What? It's not a photo of you?

[wyliecoyoteuk]

I knew that! Her antennae aren't that long

[nelz]

They would make for good Wi-Fi reception though