Ubuntu 7.10 better known as Gutsy Gibbon runs perfectly with Windows Vista in a dual boot configuration. So, to install Ubuntu you have to follow the steps given below.
1. Download the installation media from http://www.ubuntu.com/ or obtain it from your nearest LUG or get it from someone who has the installation media.
2. It will be a good idea to back up your data before proceeding with the installation.
3. So, log on to windows and back up your data.
4. When finished insert the installation media into your DVD or CD drive and reboot.
NOTE : I hope you have already configured your boot sequence so that computer boots from DVD/CD drive before Hard drive.
5. You will get a UBUNTU splash screen.
6. Select the first option from the menu which says that you have to install Ubuntu.
7. Wait while the ubuntu desktop loads.
8. Double click on the Install icon present on the desktop, an installation wizard will open.
9. Select your language, key board layout and time zone.
PARTITIONING:
CASE I: If you already have an empty partition(atleast 10 GB) then select it and press the edit partition button. Select the filesystem as ext3 and mount point as '/' and apply changes. It will take some time. Once the process is completed select the same partition and edit it. Enter the new partition size as atleast 512 mb less then the current size. Click on apply. Wait while the process is not finished. Now, select the new partition and edit it. Select the filesystem as 'swap'. Apply changes.
Once finished, check on the ext3 partition and press next.
CASE II: If you want to take out the space from the windows partition.
Select the windows partition and edit it. Enter the new size as atleast 10 GB less then the current size. Apply changes. Select the newly created partition and follow the procedure given above in CASE I.
10. Now you can proceed with the installation.
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