2011/1/27 Fabián Rodríguez <magic...@ubuntu.com> > On 01/27/2011 02:15 PM, Marcelo Gutierrez wrote: > > > > 2011/1/27 Fabián Rodríguez <magic...@ubuntu.com> > >> On 01/27/2011 12:28 PM, Costales wrote: >> > [...] > > The mere fact they're open to host a release party shows their interest >> and who knows, a longer term collaboration may follow. I don't see >> anything unethical there, remember free software is there for anyone to >> use and learn about. Make sure you're ready to explain what Wubi is as >> you may end up using it that day on those Windows machines ;) >> >> > Hello, you can also try the old dual boot technique > > :) > > > I would strongly advise against that. Most new machines use all 4 primary > partitions, and rolling back such an install if someone changes their mind > is problematic. >
Why would you roll back an installation? and why would someone change his mind in the middle of an install party? > Unless you know your way around GRUB and / or you have the original DVD, I > would never install Ubuntu as a dual-boot on a new machine for a new user. > > The person who is installing must have some experience installing Ubuntu, of course you dont allways know everything but when installing we use our Ubuntu Gurus :) > In fact I've found it's easier to convert a Windows install to a virtual > machine, then wipe a system and install Ubuntu bare-metal, then use > VirtualBox (from Oracle) to get back 100% Windows functionality. That's more > than the typical 5-minute pitch though :D > > In an install party we never install Windows at all, that is why we use dual boot if a person wishes to keep their Windows, we encourage people to use Ubuntu when they want to so the change is not that radical and hope that they forget about the W > Cheers, > > Regards > Fabian > > -- > Fabián Rodríguez > http://wiki.ubuntu.com/MagicFab > ~ > Local Community ("LoCo") team contact pour Ubuntu Québec > http://wiki.ubuntu.com/QuebecTeam > > -- > loco-contacts mailing list > loco-contacts@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/loco-contacts > > -- Marcelo Gutierrez Team POSOL http://podcast.softwarelibre.org.ni Linux User: 448194 Ubuntu User: 26821 http://mmgc84.taygon.com
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