scummos wrote:I think there's something called "wubi", which will install ($Foo)buntu into a file on an existing windows partition. Be aware that it's not as flexible and solid as a real installation, tough.

It is not very surprising that people here recommend to use Linux, as this is the KDE forum; KDE is primarily a desktop environment for Linux. Although there's also Windows versions of most programs, I think more than 98% of all KDE users (and developers) use it on Linux.

Does it means the dual boot is in fact an emulation?

Hi Cyril,

Cyril wrote:
> Is there only unbutu who can make dual boot or kunbutu can too?

You can dual-boot no matter what Linux Distribution you prefer (Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Debian, Mint etc) with Windows 7.
Naturally, you must download either the 32 or the 64 bit Linux version depending on your system (with Windows 7 - 64 bit you must download the Kubuntu 64 bit - ISO).

The advantage of using a Linux distribution is that Krita is much more tested and stable on Linux (many bugs only affect the Windows version of Krita).

Using a Linux Distribution allows you to have a computer which should be faster compared to a Windows system.
For example, on Linux you do not need to run an anti-Virus, this last one always slows down your Windows computer making your painting a bit slower...

Keep in mind that a BIG downside when using Linux might be the lack of support for your hardware: this is why I have suggested you to use a cd-live to test your Pc upfront

Here you can take a look at this tutorial (it is in French) regarding all the partitioning stuff:
http://www.siteduzero.com/tutoriel-3-12 ... isque.html

Here you can take a look a the Ubuntu French Planet:
http://planet.ubuntu-fr.org/

Quite probably, there are plenty of Ubuntu communities in France which might give you a hand to install an Ubuntu distribution on your computer (e.g. Kubuntu)
To get started this would be the best option for you!

Before installing any Linux distrubution (Debian, Mint, Arch etc) on your Pc, I suggest you to try Kubuntu as a live-cd
It is a KDE distribution and it should be "easier" for a Windows user (its GUI is "not so different" compared to Windows 7)
Krita 2.4 is very easy to install on Kubuntu.
A live-cd is pretty much SLOW compared to a real Linux installation BUT it allows you to test Linux on your computer.
For example, it is very useful to test your hardware to verify whether everything works as expected (e.g. your connection to Internet)
You only need to burn the ISO just downloaded; insert this cd on your computer and choose the option to TRY it (as live-cd)

As suggested by another user you can choose another option with Ubuntu, that is Wubi:
http://doc.ubuntu-fr.org/wubi
It is more user-friendly compared to a dual-boot installation (but it is a bit slower than a real dual-boot installation)

In the end, in my view, the real power of Linux (compared to Windows) is its terminal.
You can download for free a book about this topic from here:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/linuxco ... f/download

At first, you might probably suppose that you never will need these Linux Commands as a painter but, as soon as you get skilled on Linux, it is very likey you are going to use them more and more

CyrilDesign wrote:Does it means the dual boot is in fact an emulation?

No. It just means the OS will run from a virtual partition, which is on an already existing windows file system. Performance should barely be affected, if at all.

Ok thanks to all for the tips. I will try this later