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Installing linux OS with Win XP

  • 06-04-2005 6:00pm
    #1
    Peter B
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    I currently have windows XP running on my system. I would like to add a linux operating system. I have no disks so am thinking of downloading a free one from the internet. I want to set it up so on startup I can decide which OS to run. I have used linux before and would like to become more experienced.

    Any recommendations?

    Thanks

    Peter


Comments

  • #2
    snappieT
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    On the linux install, just choose to customise the boot loader. Add Windows manually, then you will have a choice on startup. Use GRUB over LILO if you can. PM me if you need a copy of Linux, i've all the popular ones downloaded already.


  • #3
    hostyle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,268 ✭✭✭hostyle


    snapscan1212p wrote:
    On the linux install, just choose to customise the boot loader. Add Windows manually, then you will have a choice on startup.

    Most distros I've tested/used do this automagically - ie. when it asks (if it doesn't force you to) if you want to install a Boot Loader choose Yes. Install it in the MBR (it will ask) and you should be good to go. be careful with Fedora Core 2 / Mandrale 10.0 (IIRC) caue they can mes up your windows MBR. Others will know better than I regarding this.


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