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Install Ubuntu using Wubi

The Wubi installer is the easiest way to install Ubuntu and also makes removal easier

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Uninstall Ubuntu with Wubi

If you don't want to use Ubuntu anymore, or want to install it properly, a Wubi installation is simple to remove in Windows

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Make a bootable Linux USB key with the Universal USB Installer

A useful Windows app for making bootable USB keys

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Edit vector graphics with Inkscape

Create illustrations with this free program

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Ubuntu 12.04 is a fast, free and easy-to-use operating system

This alternative to Windows comes with five years of security updates guaranteed

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Notepad++ 6.1 is a very powerful text editor

If you want to edit plain text documents, Notepad++ has all the tools you need, and a few more beside

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Run your own website with GetSimple CMS

An excellent content management system for beginners that doesn't require a database

This useful planning tool is now on sale from Amazon in the UK

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Linux Mint is free, looks good and is great for enjoying music and films

This version of Linux includes many media features that work straight away including Flash and DVD playback

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Get VirtualBox working in Ubuntu Linux

Virtualbox is great if you need to get Windows apps working in Ubuntu but it may need help to get working

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Tame the Ubuntu 11.10 Unity interface with MyUnity

Customise how the Unity desktop looks and works

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Take better notes with Notalon

A well-designed note-taking program based on the Cornell system

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How do I get my PC to boot from Windows XP rather than Ubuntu?

Mr Brunning's problem is that his PC will start looking for the OS on the hard disk rather than on the CD drive. We explain how he can overcome this problem

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The Wubi Ubuntu Installer is the easiest, and safest, way to install Ubuntu

No need to worry about partitioning hard disks if you want to give the free operating system Ubuntu a go

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