This is a real installation, the only difference is that Ubuntu is installed within a file as opposed to being installed within its own partition. Thus we spare you the trouble of creating a free partition for Ubuntu. And we spare you the trouble to have of having to burn a CD-Rom. You probably have

Annoyingly, those who tend to download every update they can are downgraded to the older versions, and Windows Update won’t give you a way out. Drivers, if you’re unfamiliar, make sure your operating system communicates properly with all of its components. The wrong drivers can lead to slower system performance, glitches and other hairy situations

As for the Beeb, it seems to have decided to Rashford Vodafone into doing what it wants. Careful, Vodafone, if you give in to this it’s unlikely to be the last time the technique is used. The quote is clearly designed to imply Vodafone just can’t be bothered. In a discussion paper, the exchange says

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