How to install Ubuntu9.04 on an XP Hard Disk

1. download Grub4Dos and decompress it to the C root of XP to modify the menu. lst file, add the following content at the end: (Note that the bold Ubuntu-9.04-desktop-i386.iso is the desktop version, if you download not the desktop version, replace it with the name of the image you downloaded) titleInstallUbunturoot (hd0, 0) kernel (hd0, 0)/vmlinuzboot = casperiso-SC

1. DownloadGrub4DosDecompress the package to the C root of XP.
Modify the menu. lst file and add the following content at the end:

(Note that the bold Ubuntu-9.04-desktop-i386.iso is the desktop version. If you do not download the desktop version, replace it with the name of the image you downloaded)

Title Install Ubuntu
Root (hd0, 0)
Kernel (hd0, 0)/vmlinuz boot = casper iso-scan/filename =/Ubuntu-9.04-desktop-i386.isoRo quiet
Splash locale = zh_CN.UTF-8
Initrd (hd0, 0)/initrd.gz

2. Modify the boot. ini file of XP (this file is a system file and has the read-only hidden attribute)
Add the following at the end of boot. ini:
C: \ grldr = "GRUB"

3. Download the Ubuntu 9.04 Ubuntu topcd image file. There is a link here, which one you like to choose (http://www.linuxidc.com/Linux/2009-04/19602.htm)
Place the downloaded image file directly in C:, compress the. disk folder to C:, and decompress the initrd.gz and vmlinuz files under the casper to C:

4. restart the computer, select Grub, enter the Grub boot program, select the last item (Install ubuntu), and then enter ubuntu.
In liveCD mode, open a terminal and enter:
Sudo umount-l/iosdevice
Press enter. Click the installation icon on the desktop to complete the installation process.
Note that the default file system format of Ubuntu 9.04 is ext3, rather than ext4. When Partitioning in the format, pay attention to the selection.

Related reading:

Install Ubuntu 9.04 on a CD
Http://www.linuxidc.com/Linux/2009-04/19649.htm

Tutorial on installing Ubuntu 9.04 official version on Windows XP + Fedora multi-system hard drive [multiple images]
Http://www.linuxidc.com/Linux/2009-04/19648.htm

Detailed configuration tutorial for Ubuntu 9.04 official version after installation [multiple images]
Http://www.linuxidc.com/Linux/2009-04/19636.htm

Install XP SP3 and desktop meitu in Ubuntu 9.04 official version
Http://www.linuxidc.com/Linux/2009-04/19629.htm

Use UNetbootin to install Ubuntu 9.04 Live USB [graphic]
Http://www.linuxidc.com/Linux/2009-04/19609.htm