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Tutorial: Multi-boot system (XP/Vista/Linux)
Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:40 pm
by crazytieguy
How to dual boot Vista with XP (with Vista installed first)
How to dual boot Vista with XP (with XP installed first)
How to triple boot Vista, XP and Ubuntu
How to quad boot Vista, XP, Linux, MacOS
Just remember I'm not responsible for data loss, so back up all your data first.
Re: Tutorial: Multi-boot system (XP/Vista/Linux)
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 5:54 am
by ShadowHawk
Stickied
Re: Tutorial: Multi-boot system (XP/Vista/Linux)
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 10:02 am
by Darth_Z13
Fabulous tut. Worked like a charm for me.
Now if only I could get WINE to install.
Re: Tutorial: Multi-boot system (XP/Vista/Linux)
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 10:48 am
by Hebes24
What about Linux?
Re: Tutorial: Multi-boot system (XP/Vista/Linux)
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 10:24 pm
by t551
Ubuntu is a Linux distro...
Re: Tutorial: Multi-boot system (XP/Vista/Linux)
Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 10:46 am
by Hebes24
t551 wrote:Ubuntu is a Linux distro...
Ah. I should've known.
Re: Tutorial: Multi-boot system (XP/Vista/Linux)
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:03 am
by Dohnutt
Sorry for the bump, but I'm pretty sure that we're allowed to bump stickies, right?
If not, sorry.
Well, I'm planning on dual-booting Ubuntu and Windows 98 on a Pentium 3, and I'm just wondering: Would any of these tutorials would work with that dual boot?
Re: Tutorial: Multi-boot system (XP/Vista/Linux)
Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 2:20 pm
by crazytieguy
I honestly don't know. I'd try just using the same instructions.. Install 98, repartition, install Ubuntu. Assuming you back up all the data, there isn't anything to lose, so I'd just give it a go.
Also, this is for an older version of Ubuntu, and I haven't had time to get the newer version working yet. The installation instructions will probably vary slightly, but if you're comfortable with computers it shouldn't be too hard.
Re: Tutorial: Multi-boot system (XP/Vista/Linux)
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 11:05 am
by Dohnutt
Well, my Dad basically took one look at what had to be done, and did it. Without even using a tutorial. Lol, I wish I was that good with computers
But anyways, yeah. It's all working and stuff. It's pretty sweet
Re: Tutorial: Multi-boot system (XP/Vista/Linux)
Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 7:43 pm
by Jendo7
After having alot of compatibility issues with older programs in Windows 7, I've been seriously thinking about doing a dual boot with XP. Seems to be the best solution.
Re: Tutorial: Multi-boot system (XP/Vista/Linux)
Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 7:23 pm
by 501st_commander
Re: Tutorial: Multi-boot system (XP/Vista/Linux)
Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 10:35 am
by Dohnutt
However, you can only use that program if you've got Pro, Ultimate or Enterprise.
Re: Tutorial: Multi-boot system (XP/Vista/Linux)
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:59 pm
by computergeek
Dohnutt wrote:However, you can only use that program if you've got Pro, Ultimate or Enterprise.
It's just a pre-configured Virtual PC with XP installed
Re: Tutorial: Multi-boot system (XP/Vista/Linux)
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 3:22 am
by crazytieguy
Dang it's been a while. I can hardly believe this is still here o_o
Since the original post appears to have been lost:
-XP is largely irrelevant anymore; Win7 is fast enough that there's next to no speed boost from using XP instead.
-Ubuntu's progressed to the point where it can automatically split your drive (through the installer) or be installed on your Windows drive using
Wubi, which is by far the easiest method at this point. Since it's so much easier now, there's no need for a dedicated tutorial (Wubi = regular application installation, partition-based = download CD, burn, boot, run installer, choose partition size, go).