Comment 18 for bug 948716

Hi all,

I have completed these tests with the new wubi file I got from Ilya.
1. I used it to "un-install" my current version of Ubuntu 10.40.3 (?) and that worked without a problem removing the bootstrap files so that Win7 boots correctly and removed the Ubuntu system files from the primary C drive.
2. I used the new wubi file to install version 12x of Ubuntu to my customized system and it worked flawlessly to install and uninstall Ubuntu to both the primary logical drive C and to a back partition as well.
3. I re-imaged and installed to an OEM system (after setting up the HDD in preparation- dynamic to static, and setting up extended partitions to free primary partition for Linux) and used the "new" wubi file without issue to install and un-install Ubuntu to the system both to the primary and back partitions.

I would say that the issue is fixed, I do have a couple of comments.

1. Labelling the folders of the installed files with version i.e. grub2 ver1.1 or Ubuntu 10.4.03 etc. on the installed system would help you and users keep track of what has been installed, particularly over time when trying to back track an issue. Worked well in the DOS Windows world, why not take advantage of this?
2. I think that a windows users rather than a newbie "corner" be setup so entry into Linux/Ubuntu in this case is easier. For instance, it has never been necessary for me to know that only four operating system primary partitions are possible or that it is practice for may manufacturers to take up all these partitions with all their "stuff" and thus make it impossible to mount up another OS. I can only find tangential mention of this whole area of computing on the web and most of it is from a professional point of view, not explanation for users. It is also not mentioned anywhere that the windows user needs to shift the system to a static drive setup, change the partitions etc. to add Linux in this case Ubuntu. To top this all off windows only mentions this "situation" in one warning box and only the first time the user "bumps" into this issue. I worked as a "black box" tester for companies in the Northwest like Microsoft and they had a system for handling this data. It took me months and scanning virtual reams of information to piece together this information (I am a little obsessive) from the web and the Ubuntu site. If you want more adopters, not just gear heads, or insomniacs like me to use Linux this whole area of finding the data needs to be addressed. For the time being I would add a link on your site with information like this directed specifically to Windows users, a running data sheet if you will.

Thanks, great working with you folks

Mike