Thinking about the having two operating system in one pc
@GajaGamini (1065)
India
January 9, 2013 7:20pm CST
Hi, Mylotters I am having Windows 7 now and it has some problem that is why I am going to format my pc and reinstall Windows 7. I recently come to know that there is a operating system called Linux ( I guess Linux and Ubuntu is same?) which is a FREE operating system and we can freely download an .iso from site and burn the disk to install on pc.
My pc usually get problems and that is why I am thinking about installing Windows 7 and Linux in my pc because if Windows 7 have any problem then I can switch to Linux and I don’t get disturb in my work because of any pc problem.
I have heard that two operating system makes pc slow but Linux is less than 1 Gb I guess 900 Mb maximum that is why there would not be any issue about slowing down the pc. People install Xp and 7 at a time and Xp that is why there would be problems.
What do you think about it?
8 responses
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
13 Jan 13
I have run Windows 7 and Ubuntu as a dual many times in the past, also Windows Xp and Ubuntu. I have even had 3 operating systems installed, which were Windows 7, Ubuntu and Mandriva.
This will not make any difference to how the system works because if you select an operating system then it is the only one which will be active at the time. The operating systems reside on separate partitions, so you cannot have a conflict.
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@GajaGamini (1065)
• India
10 Feb 13
Thanks for your response your response is important for me because you are experienced person and you have used not two but three operating systems in your computer.
I think you like Ubuntu OS because you have using it with Windows seven and Xp.
I am not aware about Mandriva. is it an operating system? is is freeware like Ubuntu?
I have heard that two operating slows down computer and sometime two operating systems clashes with each other that can create problem for us.
@celticeagle (159318)
• Boise, Idaho
10 Jan 13
This Linux sounds interesting. GOod luck on no PC problems. That will be the day. Be sure and let us know if it works for you. That would surely be a find indeed.
@GajaGamini (1065)
• India
18 Feb 13
thank you celticeagle
Thanks for response. i have not install linux yet and i am not thinking to install it because I think I do not need to do that because I have formatted and installed Windows seven and i have back up it and i think i can restore my pc by back up and then i would not need to format my pc again and again.
Thank you and ***Happy Mylotting****
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@gjabaigar (2200)
• Philippines
10 Jan 13
It is more ideal to install separate hard disks for a dual operating system rather in a partitioned single hard drive. And also a separate hard drive for all your important files, it is better to use USB or firewire external hard drive. Linux (specifically Ubuntu) can also be great if it installed in a USB or firewire, 30 and up of gigs space is good. Installing Linux or a Live installation of Linux in a 2 to 8 gigs of thumb-drives is just for startup, fixing and so on, it is not a full installation, just a limited of important applications are installed.
@GajaGamini (1065)
• India
10 Feb 13
Thanks for suggestion to have separate hard disk to install another operating system rather than installing it in a same hard disk.
what is Firewire?
running Ubuntu in USB or flash drive is also good option.
have you used Linux?
@akp100 (13640)
• India
10 Jan 13
Hello
Well, with my old laptop I was using two operating system on my laptop. Windows 7 and windows xp. Honestly I have never found any problem or never feel slow down in my laptop. But now as I am not interested in xp anymore, I am only using windows 7.
So with linux also there shouldn't be any problem. I don't think you will feel anything like slow down. 
If you having good configuration on your system, like good RAM and processor you don't have to worried about anything. 
Well, with my old laptop I was using two operating system on my laptop. Windows 7 and windows xp. Honestly I have never found any problem or never feel slow down in my laptop. But now as I am not interested in xp anymore, I am only using windows 7.
So with linux also there shouldn't be any problem. I don't think you will feel anything like slow down. If you having good configuration on your system, like good RAM and processor you don't have to worried about anything. @GajaGamini (1065)
• India
18 Feb 13
why do not you use two OS now? and why you had two OS at that time.
thanks for telling me that you never had any problem like slow down.
Yes, Xp seems boring when we get used to Windows 7.
good configuration is require for smooth working and fast performance of pc. i have quite good configuration.
@5mahi05 (666)
• India
10 Jan 13
You can most certainly go for installing both the softwares in the same system. I personally feel that Ubuntu is the lightest, cutest and a very good OS for a system. There is no need for you to have another OS at all. But then, each one has different choices and if you are going for both, then I must say carry on!
But check out the hard disk memory and RAM of your system and then go ahead because if you do not have enough memory and fast RAM, then there is no point in formatting or having 2 OS in your system as both of them will cause you trouble and the PC will most certainly slow down to a greater extent.
But check out the hard disk memory and RAM of your system and then go ahead because if you do not have enough memory and fast RAM, then there is no point in formatting or having 2 OS in your system as both of them will cause you trouble and the PC will most certainly slow down to a greater extent. @GajaGamini (1065)
• India
10 Feb 13
Thanks for the response,
I guess you are using Ubuntu that is why you are strongly recommending it and you have given very positive points about it, like it is light weight.
I know, my pc can get slow because of two operating systems because if our hard disk accumulate or have so much stuff.
I have not install Ubuntu yet I have downloaded it but I think I should not install it because I have back up my Windows seven and i think that would help me to reinstall my OS whenever I would get any problem.
@manglekar (4)
• Singapore
10 Jan 13
I have dual boot windows 7 and ubuntu, works perfect.
you can even boot ubuntu from pen drive and test all function.
then later you can decide, whether to install or not...
it not make PC slow !
@GajaGamini (1065)
• India
10 Feb 13
Thanks for your response and nice suggestion. yes, we should try anything if we are not sure about anything and I am not sure that should I install it or not.
I am thinking about installing Ubuntu from Pen drive now then I would think about having it simultaneously with Windows Seven.
@vandana7 (98896)
• India
10 Jan 13
I have used a system with two OS...but over a period, we all tend to concentrate on one I think...I have a lot of jokes in my older version of windows OS. Sometimes, I go there and have a hearty laugh. Other than that, there is nothing that takes me there. Simply stated, it increases time for you to search important documents. Stick to one if you can.
@antverdovsky (138)
• United States
10 Jan 13
It is very rare that a second OS would make your entire PC slow. They're separate from each other so it's not like if Windows gets a virus Linux stops working. Make sure you look up dual booting instructions first, because if you accidentally mix the HDD partitions and isntall it where windows is your likely to make Windows stop working OR just have your PC only run Linux. Also you will need drivers so make sure your hardware works with Linux. Like if u have a laptop with a Wifi card or if you use a special USB mouse.
@GajaGamini (1065)
• India
13 Jan 13
I though because of size of the OS and they share same (not all but most of) files together then it can make pc slow but I guess from your response that it is not advisable to install both OS on same drive because they can conflict with each other. Am I right?
what is duel booting?
what are the drivers and hardware Linux (Ubuntu) need?
