HELP WINDOWS XP

[Rashkae]

Chris wrote:

There's so much bad advise and sweeping generalizations in this e-mail,
I don't even know where to begin refuting it.  I'll try

>>
> 
> People should not be dual booting to begin with. If you are going to
> commit to ANY Unix, then do it. If you don't know if you want to run
> any Unix - run a friggen Live CD for Christ sakes.

OH sure, because a live cd will *really* give you all the performance
and choice of applications for a full and fun Linux experience </sarcasm>

> 
> There has been far too much whining about how users can't boot or run
> XP after an install to dual boot.
> 
>

Define too much?  I think the Ubuntu installer does a pretty damn good
job of just working, and help on the list (or from a local Lug) can get
the corner cases.  Someone having a glitch and wanting help is not whining.

 Additionally, with the low cost of PC's these day, and with the advent
> of apps like VMWare and V-Box, there isn't a reason to dual boot.
> 

*cough* games,  not to mention hardware support when needed.

> To you that are raggin about not booting XP - STAY with XP.
> 
> ... Don't bother to argue this point with me. It's my opinion. Yours
> certainly does not matter to me nor will it convince me otherwise.
> 


In concludion, *my* opinion is to STFU.  thank you.