[Ubuntu-PH] dual boot

[hard wyrd]

Another down and dirty approach can be found
here<http://baudizm.blogsome.com/2006/03/13/restoring-grub-using-knoppix-4/>


On 5/22/07, Jopes <jofellxcite at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I dunno if this helps...
>
> http://gag.sourceforge.net/
>
> You should be installing Windows on the partition where it can reach the
> MBR, meaning it should be the upper or higher section of your hard drive. If
> you already have Linux installed at this part, then try partitioning your
> hard drive, copy the files to the second partition, and erase the first
> partition. That is where you install Windows.
>
> Install GAG and let it detect the OS's in your partitions (you have to
> have a floppy drive). It's like installing GRUB in your MBR.
>
> On 5/22/07, hard wyrd <hardwyrd at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > You could take the previous suggestions. They are also good. However, if
> > you really should use Windows still for obvious reasons, then you can
> > prepare a Windows partition ahead of time.
> >
> > You can either:
> >
> > 1. Pre-partition the disk to have Linux-based partition (ext3, reiser,
> > etc.) and Windows-based partition (FAT32, NTFS, CIFS)
> >
> > 2. Install Ubuntu first, however, within the partitioning phase of the
> > Ubuntu installation workflow, choose Guided Partitioning and create a
> > primary Linux parition (Ext3 or ReiserFS) which will become the root
> > partition, and a swap partition. During this phase also, set aside a
> > partition for Windows. Preferably, use FAT32. It will be converted to NTFS
> > automatically later during your XP installation. Proceed with your Ubuntu
> > installation as normal. Before the installer can even start copying the
> > files, cancel your installation and reboot then proceed in installing
> > Windows.
> >
> > After completing the Windows install, reboot and install Ubuntu. It will
> > then be able to identify your existing Windows partition, and the Linux
> > partitions you created earlier.
> >
> > On 5/21/07, Tonyo Cruz <tonyocruz at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > I'm using Feisty Fawn on my laptop computer.  Everything's working
> > > fine except for the built-in card-reader. On the whole, I'm satisfied
> > > and happy with Ubuntu.
> > >
> > > But I still need to use XP for programs like Photoshop and Macromedia
> > > Suite. Thus, the need for a dual boot.
> > >
> > > How could I do this if Feisty Fawn is already installed? Any online
> > > resource available?
> > >
> > > Thanks!
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