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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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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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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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How do I make Splashtop the default operating system on a PC?

If you have two operating systems, it's easy to make one of them launch first

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Should I use an anti-virus program on my Ubuntu Linux computer?

While not safe from malicious software, Linux suffers fewer attacks

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How do I start programs automatically in Ubuntu?

Save time in Linux by launching programs automatically when you start up a PC

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How do I add accents in Open Office Writer or the text editor?

Add special characters to your documents using the Compose key in Ubuntu

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Set up Instant Messaging in Ubuntu 10.10

Chat to friends online with Ubuntu using Empathy

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Set up an email account in Ubuntu 10.10

It's easy to read your email in Ubuntu 10.10, we explain how to set up the Evolution email software

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Install additional drivers in Ubuntu 10.10

Installing drivers that are not open source will enable some hardware and add extra features to others

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How can I get better drivers for Ubuntu?

Get better drivers in seconds

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How to uninstall software in Ubuntu

We explain how to use the Ubuntu Software Centre to remove software

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