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Lepht
Posted: Apr 13 2007, 02:15 PM


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What does it take to run Dual OS on one computer? The two I want to know is Ubuntu and XP. Any information is appreciated.


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Nebon
Posted: Apr 13 2007, 02:52 PM


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Have a read here: http://www.linuxdevcenter.com/pub/a/linux/...oot-laptop.html

Remember its always good to google what you are looking for. That is how I found an answer to your question.


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Lepht
Posted: Apr 13 2007, 03:20 PM


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Thanks for the read. I actually visited the Ubuntu forums and got some great answers. (Their Modding is amazing...)


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Infinity
Posted: Apr 13 2007, 05:07 PM


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You need separate partitions for both of the Os's. So if you know what a parition is and how to create one then you will know how to dual boot. silver5.gif

Just make sure you have adequate hard drive space along with the info Nebon provided and you will be good to go.


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Computer1331
Posted: May 15 2007, 07:29 AM


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Also remember that Linux requires two partitions to run... So you can only create one more partition after Linux is installed. The best way to create dual-boot is to first install (if you're using Windows as well) Windows, and then Linux. That way you'll automatically have dual-boot.


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Gogogo111
Posted: Jun 20 2007, 08:53 PM


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If you have any further questions you may open up another topic. Need help with anything else? There is a section on Soft Hardware for it!

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