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Just ran through 1-7 steps on this download and install procedure http://www.ubuntu.com/download/help/install-ubuntu-with-windows only to fall flat at Step 7.

Computer, a Compaq 6910p laptop running Windows XP, throws up a Boot Manager with only "Windows" and "System Restore" as options, no sign of "Ubuntu".

Is my laptop and software too old for all this or have I missed something?

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Based on the specs as reviewed here (which may not match your particular system) you should have no problem running Ubuntu. For maximum performance you may want to consider the lighter versions Lubuntu or Xubuntu. Here's a by no means exhaustive rundown of system requirements ranging from heaviest to lightest so that you can choose the best flavor for you!

Ubuntu

Xubuntu

Lubuntu

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