Install Ubuntu inside Windows or on it's own partition

[yogo]

I am wondering what differences are if I choose to install Ubuntu from within Windows.

I already have one hard drive with HH on it and on my main HD I have XP so I am debating if I should install in inside windows or on it;s own partition.

I am setting a poll up and want feedback on both methods to make a decision.

TIA

[lisati]

An advantage of installing Ubuntu within windows is that it is potentially quicker to reclaim space on your hard drive in the unlikely event of you changing your mind
A disadvantage of installing within Windows is that (a) you'll need Windows there, and (b) it'll possibly run slightly slower
Advantages of installing Ununtu in its own partition is that (a) it can run at its max, and (b) it data is separate from Windows

[yogo]

lisati

Thanks for your incite, it is very unlikely that I would install Ubuntu and I did notice the reference to not running at full speed if installed with in. I would say that I work and live within Ubuntu 94% of the time. It is just rare occasions when I have some app that will not run in Linux that I boot into Windows, ie my GPS software.

Since I already have grub installed, can I with a new install on the windows partition not install grub and then point to it from my menu.lst from my second HD?

[hbayar_morph]

installing ubuntu inside windows is much better (for me)
it's faster than its own partition and very tidy

[wpshooter]

I vote for installing just Ubuntu alone and getting rid of M/S windows altogether !!!

[prshah]

Install ubuntu to it's own partition; it's streets faster than a wubi install.

And if you _do_ install it through windows, what happens when your windows blows up! ;)

[housam]

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Ubuntu on its own partition is safer and better performance.

[felixq78]

Just how much faster is Ubuntu in its own partition rather than within a Windows folder?
I'm using it now (within a Windows folder) and if it is faster it's only a marginal difference and I can't detect it.