[vox-tech] dual system

Cam Ellison cam at ellisonet.ca
Thu Sep 18 02:52:07 PDT 2008


Carl Boettiger wrote:
> certainly it's easier if xp is installed first, since the Ubuntu
> installer takes care of everything, even copying bookmarks.
>
> With Linux on first, you'll just need to partition and then reload
> grub using the live-cd.  It's described here:
> http://apcmag.com/how_to_dual_boot_linux_and_windows_xp_linux_installed_first.htm?page=1
>
>   
Of course, you have the first partition available for XP, do you not?  
Unless MS's approach has changed radically, it will not boot unless it's 
in the initial partition.

Cheers

Cam


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