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What do I need to do to switch from Ubuntu to Lubuntu on a dual boot computer?

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I got a new laptop which makes my old one with a dual boot of XP and 11.10 redundant. Everything has been moved over and this is a perfect chance to play around with variants. I would like to replace the Ubuntu with Lubuntu but assume that if I just remove the Ubuntu partition to make room there will be issues with the existing grub. Is there a way to do this?

Or as another possibility I could shrink the Ubuntu partition and install something in the empty space. Will an Ubuntu based installer recognize what is going on and set up a triple boot as effortlessly as it does a dual boot?

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answered 12 Months ago dersol · Accepted Answer

There is no need to delete the Ubuntu partition and re-install. You can install the lubuntu-desktop (click on link to install directly) package and use Lubuntu Desktop instead of Unity.

Look for the package in the Ubuntu Software Center and install it, after its done log off and on the screen where you insert your password for the user just select the new desktop environment.

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You will even be able to select which login manager you want (LXDM or Lightdm) during the installation.

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Trying to install Lubuntu side by side with Ubuntu and WindowsXP can lead to more confusion and its really use less since you can install the desktop on top of your current installation. Why have 2 based Ubuntu systems when 1 can do the same job using a different desktop environment?

You can even remove Unity if you are not planning on using it anymore later on. It can also stay there in case you need it, it wont slow down you computer having it installed.