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License:
Free
- Editor's Rating:
- Average User Rating:
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Downloads:
104,018
- Operating Systems:
Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98
- Additional Requirements:
Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/Vista
- Limitations:
No limitations
- Date Added:
November 02, 2008
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Publisher's description of Wubi
Wubi is an officially supported Ubuntu installer for Windows users that can bring you to the Linux world with a single click. Wubi allows you to install and uninstall Ubuntu as any other Windows application, in a simple and safe way. No need to burn a CD, just run the installer, enter a password for the new account, and click Install. Wubi will download and prepare the required files, and ask you to reboot in order to complete the installation. You keep Windows as it is, Wubi only adds an extra option to boot into Ubuntu.
Wubi does not require you to modify the partitions of your PC, or to use a different bootloader, and does not install special drivers. Wubi keeps most of the files in one folder, and if you do not like it, you can simply uninstall it as any other application. Version 8.1 includes compatible with Ubuntu 8.10, added Mythbuntu Frontend (requires an existing MythTV backend), and minor fixes.
Editor's review of Wubi
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- "Take Linux on a test run"
- Version reviewed: Wubi 8.1
This app is one of the easiest ways to add Ubuntu to your Windows system. Wubi's dialog interface requires users to select a mere six options to install the Linux OS. Don't expect help with this utility. Users are expected to have a basic understanding of Linux and booting into alternate operating systems.
Selecting the install drive, hard-drive space, language, username, and password is quick with pull-down selectors. The most difficult decision is choosing the environment from Ubuntu, Kbuntu, Xubuntu, and UbuntuStudio. Users are expected to know which they would prefer, as no information is given about the options. While this is truly a one-click install of Linux, it isn't fast. The first step downloads an almost 700MB ISO image used to install Linux. After the download, the app takes a considerable time unpacking and installing the OS. Boot into Ubuntu and there is another wait as the OS completes setting preferences and options. It is all without user intervention, though.
A last reboot and you have a clean, handy Linux OS on your PC. Numerous apps are preinstalled and configured. Seconds after first log-in our testers were browsing the Internet and using a freeware word processor without any extra configuration. This is a great simple install package for anyone interested in trying out Linux.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.7 stars out of 120 votes
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Version: Wubi 8.1
"Great way to jump into Ubuntu"
Pros: It works. It's easy and it's free.
If you don't want to deal with hard drive partition or anything, just install this and it'll get the job done. love using it.Cons: none so far.
Summary: you should try it.
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Version: Wubi 8.1
"Worked on two machines, killed the third one."
Pros: Nice quick install of Ubuntu, and no need to create a new partition.
Cons: It may fail miserably and leave you with no support and a computer that cannot reboot. All I got after installation and rebooting was a "grub>" prompt... No access to Windows anymore, no access to Linux.
Summary: Careful; I tried it on 3 machines. It worked great on the first machine (Vista). The second was a slow XP machine: the install froze twice and I had to reboot; eventually it worked OK. Now, it failed on second XP: can't reboot and I now see that Wub... read more >>
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Version: Wubi 8.1
"DAY ONE... I can get online now!"
Pros: Mixed, see below.
Cons: Mixed, see below.
Summary: SUMMERY: Download this, there is a built in DEMO that lets you try out a slower version without finishing the install (you will have to get through the first system restart). You can also get at the demo if you make a Ununtu start up CD from their w... read more >>
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Version: Wubi 8.1
Pros: very quick, reliable and cool user interface
Cons: i have an acer extensa 5620z running vista and this software completely destroyed my internal wifi card for some reason and i had to get it replaced which took nearly two weeks due to the bad after sales service in the shop i bought it in.
Summary: good overall os but be careful of using it with vista worked grand on a 5 year old xp machine.
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Version: Wubi 8.1
Pros: I really like the clean look, much safer than windows. Its fast and also comes with Firefox.
Cons: Nothing i don't like
Summary: I like Wubi because it lets you download ubuntu to really see if its for you. For myself i love it. You can do some fancy things with this browser that others can't. One that i like is Compiz-fusion you can set it up and have a cube on your desktop ... read more >>
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