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Switching From Windows
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switching/C/switching.xml:17(title)
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Preparing to switch
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Located in
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While using Windows you will have probably stored a great deal of data, including documents, emails, photographs and music. The chances are that you will want to keep most of this information for use with Ubuntu after you have switched. This section provides instructions on how to prepare yourself and your data for making the switch.
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Located in
switching/C/preparing.xml:18(para)
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Trying-out Ubuntu
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Located in
switching/C/preparing.xml:20(title)
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It is possible to test whether Ubuntu works on your computer, without altering or affecting your files in any way, before installing it permanently. You can do this using the Ubuntu Desktop CD, which is able to start a cut-down version of Ubuntu on your computer without installing it. This is a good idea for a number of reasons:
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Located in
switching/C/preparing.xml:21(para)
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It allows you to determine whether Ubuntu is compatible with your hardware
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Located in
switching/C/preparing.xml:23(para)
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It helps you to get a feel for how Ubuntu works, and will allow you to explore some of its features
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Located in
switching/C/preparing.xml:24(para)
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It helps you decide whether Ubuntu is the right solution for your computing needs, without permanently altering the way your system currently operates
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Located in
switching/C/preparing.xml:25(para)
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The Desktop CD contains a selection of applications which you can use without installing Ubuntu. However, because the entire system is being run from a CD, the computer will feel much slower than if Ubuntu were fully installed.
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Located in
switching/C/preparing.xml:27(para)
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In order to try out Ubuntu, you will either need access to a computer with Ubuntu already installed, or your own copy of Ubuntu. See <xref linkend="installing-get"/> for advice on how to get your own copy.
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Located in
switching/C/preparing.xml:28(para)
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