True that... given the nature of notebooks there is so much that could happen to them (dropped, soaked, lost, etc) that a failed hard disk is most likely the least of your concerns... you should have regular backups anyway to protect your data. On 2 Aug 2010 22:14, "Peter Hillier-Brook" <<a href="mailto:phb@hbsys.plus.com">phb@hbsys.plus.com</a>> wrote: > On 02/08/2010 20:54, Terry Talim wrote: >> Hi, I tried dual booting Windows 7 and Ubuntu about 6 months ago and >> I could not get it to work. GRUB kept failing and I couldn't figure >> out why. Many people helped me along my quest (thanks to all of them) >> and I have come to a conclusion but I would like some last advice. >> >> I have a Sony VAIO with two hard drives that were automatically >> configured in RAID by the manufacturer. I used the ubuntu live cd to >> try and install my dual boot, and this is why it failed. >> >> I've been told I need to use the alt installation, which will be >> compatible with RAID. >> >> The advice I was given leaves me with two choices, and I'd like your >> opinion on what you think is best for a beginner. >> >> Option 1: Dual boot over the RAID using the "alt install" for >> ubuntu. >> >> Option 2: Disable the RAID, install W7 and Ubuntu on one drive, and >> use the second drive as a data disk. >> >> If you have some input please let me know, thanks in advance for the >> advice. > > I find that Windows on one disk and Ubuntu on the other is a good > configuration. Several different machines have been trouble-free this > way. Personally I wouldn't use RAID with just 2 disks, especially on a > notebook. > > Peter HB > > -- > ubuntu-users mailing list > <a href="mailto:ubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com">ubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com</a> > Modify settings or unsubscribe at: <a href="https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-users">https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-users</a>