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[ubuntu] Ubuntu with Windows XP on Dell Inspiron 1520

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http://ubuntuforums.org – Hey, I've never dealt with Linux/Ubuntu before. I'm a complete newbie in this sphere:popcorn:. However, I got interested in the OS and recently I decided to give it a try. I have DELL INSPIRON 1520 laptop with Windows XP installed on it. I watched lots of videos, read lots of articles and found out that people face lots of issues when installing Ubuntu on the following laptop. Before installing it I have some questions. 1. How can I install Ubuntu by using Windows XP(and without damaging XP itself)I'd like to use dual boot.. 2. After installing Ubuntu do I have to install any drivers ? 3. If I do - where can I download those ? 4. Do I need to configure the hardware for my laptop to function properly.. ? Thank you in advance :) :guitar: BTW, planning to install Ubuntu 8.04.3 32 bit Desktop version (Hardware)

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Hi everyone,

I bought a dell laptop inspiron n5050 with pre-installed ubuntu. I tried to installed windows 7. I succeeded in installing windows 7 on this laptop but the problem I could not start the windows properly. Every time when I booted the windows, it shows following message (thumbnail 1) and restarts again.

I installed windows XP in it and it works properly.

I have had Ubuntu 12.10. 64-bit (this is my first dive into the OS) for less than two hours... and already am able to update the system on my old Dell Inspiron 1520, but alas, finding the drivers for this laptop is a chore.

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