I am installing Ubuntu 12.04 from a CD-ROM. When I install, will the partition I give to Ubuntu be formatted for Ubuntu? Thanks! I have Windows 7.
It depends...!
During the installation of Ubuntu you'll be represented with maximum of three options to choose from.
1. Installing alongside Windows
If you already have Windows installed then you can install it alongside Windows, Your Windows installation will be safe and you'll be able to run booth operating systems.
2. Replace Windows with Ubuntu
In this case you'll lose every thing on your windows partition and won't be able to boot into Windows any more.
3. Something else
This option will let you choose any partition on your drives and that partition will be formatted. You can also create a new partition.
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