Here we take you through the process to install Ubuntu on your pre-installed Windows 7 machine.
On the Window 7 machine pop in the Ubuntu disc and boot from it.
Continue through the installation steps by selecting your language, time zone, and keyboard layout.
On the first bar youll see is the entire Windows 7 partition.
Click continue to the verification dialog box.
In the next step create your user name, password, and configure get in options.
If everything looks good, go ahead and click Install.
The installation will start showing a progress bar and display new features in Ubuntu 9.10.
ConclusionThis should help get you started in enjoying a Windows 7 / Ubuntu Linux dual boot configuration.