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Run Ubuntu inside Windows with Portable Ubuntu
Run Ubuntu inside Windows with Portable Ubuntu
I like finding risk-free ways to try out Linux distros because I can show them to folks who are curious about Linux but not yet ready to throw the Windows discs into the trash can. One way to try Linux while keeping your Windows installation intact is to use Portable Ubuntu.
[Phoronix] Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Netbook Review
phoronix.com — While there are many netbooks on the market from a variety of different vendors, for the most part they are composed of the same hardware. They generally carry an Intel Atom processor with a solid-state drive or hard drive, 1GB or so of memory, and ... (more) [Phoronix] Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Netbook Review
Ubuntu 9.04 Technical Overview
ubuntu.com — The Ubuntu team is happy to bring you the latest and greatest software the Open Source community has to offer. This is their latest result, the Ubuntu 9.04 release, which brings a host of excellent new features. For information about Kubuntu, see ... (more) Ubuntu 9.04 Technical Overview
Index of /ubuntu-releases/9.04
ubuntu.media.mit.edu — Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope) Release Candidate Select an image Ubuntu is distributed on four types of images described below. Desktop CD The desktop CD allows you to try Ubuntu without changing your computer at all, and at your option to install it ... (more) Index of /ubuntu-releases/9.04
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