these are the steps to be followed to install LINUX - UBUNTU , which is an open source .
1. Install winxp on the primary partition, i.e. first partition [ C ]. NTFS format is recommended.
2. Make a FAT32 partition of about 10 GB [ advisable ].
3. Make other partitions but ensure that you leave unpartitioned space of about 10 GB for Ubuntu.
4. Insert Ubuntu cd or dvd, change boot priority to cd-rom from bios settings, reboot. Installation is very simple and self explanatory you will have 10 GB remaining on HD, select the unpartitioned space for installing ubuntu. install Ubuntu 'after' installing windowsxp.
5. Grub will be auto configured after installation and at the boot you will be prompted to start windows or Ubuntu.
Note: You will need a 10 GB (or more) partition because Linux and Windows both can easily read and write on FAT 32. NTFS is supported to an extent in Linux but the stability is no where near that of FAT32. You can also move the multimedia files, mp3 and video clips [or any files you want to share] to FAT 32 partition and can access these files from both Ubuntu and windows. Plus if you are new to Linux you might need to reinstall ubuntu after messing up, Fat32 can be used as a backup partition since it won't be modified by reinstalling ubuntu.So it is advisible to have FAT32 for installing Ubuntu but NFTS is better for XP alone .
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