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Simply put:
Why don't most Linux distributions, especially those aimed at Windows and new linux users, piggyback the Windows MBR/boot loader instead of overwriting it? Or at least offer an option to install inside Windows and do so.
WUBI is one of the best creations I've seen for Linux in a while from a novice Linux user POV. Except for the virtual disk downfall. Even then if you migrate the WUBI install, you still have to install GRUB.
Is there a technical issue that makes Linux patching itself as an option into Windows boot loader not feasable/simple? I've seen some of the scattered instructions to get rid of GRUB and move Linux into the Windows loader AFTER the fact with some minor editing.
Why don't most Linux distributions, especially those aimed at Windows and new linux users, piggyback the Windows MBR/boot loader instead of overwriting it? Or at least offer an option to install inside Windows and do so.
WUBI is one of the best creations I've seen for Linux in a while from a novice Linux user POV. Except for the virtual disk downfall. Even then if you migrate the WUBI install, you still have to install GRUB.
Is there a technical issue that makes Linux patching itself as an option into Windows boot loader not feasable/simple? I've seen some of the scattered instructions to get rid of GRUB and move Linux into the Windows loader AFTER the fact with some minor editing.