Q & A
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Written by Robert Clipsham
I built a new PC recently, and decided to use Ubuntu as my primary operating system. I have realised that there are a few things that I can't do under Ubuntu yet, so decided I would install Windows. Is it possible to install Windows after Ubuntu?
It is possible, but is harder to do than installing Ubuntu after Windows, as Windows will overwrite GRUB, so you won't be able to boot into Linux. You can repartition your hard drive, and install Windows on the new partition. Once you have done that you will need to reinstall GRUB, by booting a Live CD. You can find a guide for installing Windows after Ubuntu at: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RecoveringUbuntuAfterInstallingWindows
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=491201
How can I add menu icons to the Applications menu?
Simply go to System > Preferences > Menu Layout, and choose your options.
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=493047
How can I install Wine, so I can run Windows applications?
Simply follow the instructions at: http://www.winehq.org/site/download-deb, which explain fully how to install Wine.
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=493050
I get the error "Software Index is Broken. Impossible to install or remove any software" when trying to install programs. How can I solve this?
Open a terminal (Applications> Accessories> Terminal) and type: sudo apt-get install -f
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=493107
My laptop's touch-pad is very jittery in Ubuntu, but I don't have that problem in Windows. How can I solve this?
Go to System > Preferences > Mouse, and select the motion tab. The options you need are in there.
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=492984
