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Wubi

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Name: Wubi
Works on: windowsWindows 7 and above
Developer: Agostino Russo
Version: 0
Last Updated: 20 Mar 2017
Release: 20 Oct 2012
Category: System > Boot Manager Disk Maker
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Wubi Details

Works on: Windows 10 | Windows 8.1 | Windows 8 | Windows 7 | Windows 2012
SHA1 Hash: c4879ae4e706613bf2682bfd80ef8d429e107a4f
Size: 2.5 MB
File Format: exe
Rating: 2.347826086 out of 5 based on 23 user ratings
Publisher Website: External Link
Downloads: 407
License: Free
Wubi is a free software by Agostino Russo and works on Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 2012.
You can download Wubi which is 2.5 MB in size and belongs to the software category Boot Manager Disk Maker.
Wubi was released on 2012-10-20 and last updated on our database on 2017-03-20 and is currently at version 1.
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Wubi Description

Wubi (short for Windows-Based Ubuntu Installer) is an official deployment package for Ubuntu. Its main advantage is that it manages to perform a clean Linux installation without the need to partition hard disks.
Wubi was first issued as an independent project, but it has been merged with Ubuntu after a short while. Having been a huge success, the software was also bundled inside the Ubuntu and Kubuntu Live CDs.
Wubi’s purpose is to get Windows users acquainted with the Ubuntu environment without much effort. While an installation from a live CD remains a challenge for a considerable amount of users, Wubi adopts a simpler approach and makes it possible to install Ubuntu from a setup file rather than an ISO.
Wubi made and still makes an impression due to its simplicity and friendliness towards the Windows user. You don’t need to make special arrangements in order to use it, nor does it require advanced computer knowledge.
The installation process involves adjusting a few settings such as the installation drive, the deployment size (at least 5 GB of disk space are required), the username and password and last, but not least, the desktop environment you wish to use (the selection includes Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Mythbuntu, Edubuntu and Lubuntu).
Once you click the Install button, Wubi starts downloading and checking the installation files, without requiring user interventions (except for reboots). The application adds an entry to the boot menu, which means that every time you start your computer, you will be presented with two OS choices: Windows and Ubuntu. As a side note, uninstallation can be done very simply and safely, without affecting system data.
On the downside, Wubi has some shortcomings compared to the standard Live CD installation. It is more sensitive to hard reboots and does not support hibernation. Also, any problems that may cause Windows to boot incorrectly will also prevent Ubuntu from launching.
However, Wubi’s list of upsides exceeds the one of shortcomings. It’s the simplest, safest way to accommodate an Ubuntu distribution on your system from a setup file.
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