Using Ubuntu instead of XP?

Using Ubuntu instead of XP?

"To make a little more sense of my question, here are specs:

Pentium III 933 MHz / 640 MB PC133 SDRAM / 20 GB IDE HDD / 128 MB GeForce FX5200 / Windows XP Pro SP3

So, I was looking into Ubuntu and it 'appears' that it would run lighter than XP on my Pentium III machine. However, I know that Ubuntu is a very flexible operating system that may be advantageous to developers or advanced users.

I don't know much about Ubuntu at all, but assuming that it'd run lighter, would installing it be like a Windows installation where you could clean install it off a disk or something? Also, are there any good beginners tutorials for Ubuntu?"

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Guest [Entry]

"For installation, its pretty, you can try it before installing, installing with windows (DualBoot) and a clean install, like Windows

For tutorials, checkout this page:

http://ubuntu-tutorials.com/

also, be sure to join the forums, community is huge and is always willing to help."

Guest [Entry]

"The easiest way to try Ununtu is by running Wubi http://wubi-installerdotorg/

It will set up a virtual partition and a dual boot on your machine. It is a very easy automated install. If you try Ubuntu and don't like it running Wubi a second time will restore your machine to its original configuration.

Other options require actually partitioning your hard disk or running off of a live CD, which works but is very slow."

Guest [Entry]

You are probably best off using Xubuntu, it will be lighter than the standard Ubuntu install. Or even the Ubuntu Netbook Remix.