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young_nick On December 11, 2010
The Dude





Auckland, New Zealand
#1New Post! Jan 31, 2008 @ 08:48:33
If I were to install a linux based OS, while I have windows XP installed, could I run linux from within XP, and have XP still load as the default OS?
Pete On March 28, 2012
Master of Unlocking





Central Scotland, United Kingd
#2New Post! Jan 31, 2008 @ 08:52:47
Do you mean to dual boot?

its pretty easy to install two or more os's on the same pc, in my experience, Linux will guide your through how to do it all (partioning the hard drive and all)
young_nick On December 11, 2010
The Dude





Auckland, New Zealand
#3New Post! Jan 31, 2008 @ 08:57:28
Sure, it's easy to install two OS's, I've had two versions of XP on my computer before.
Which bugged the hell out of me.

But can linux be installed in the same partition as XP?
lexxel On March 22, 2009




adelaide, Australia
#4New Post! Jan 31, 2008 @ 09:03:20
Having 2 operating systems on 1 pc is a good idea, if one goes down for what ever reason then having the other for back up is worthwhile.

Linux is good, just wish it would come out more adaptable for games. But can never be dissapointed with open source

Look online in with that to verify step by step, cause you dont want to stuff it up. google it!!!!
shadowy On March 20, 2014




Glasgow, United Kingdom
#5New Post! Jan 31, 2008 @ 11:28:31
Putting linux on the same partition as xp doesn't seem to be an option(why would you want to?) You can get some versions of linux that run from a cd, although the performance is not as good. Installing onto a seperate partition is the best option.
lexxel On March 22, 2009




adelaide, Australia
#6New Post! Jan 31, 2008 @ 12:56:43
yeah always do it on a seperate partition, cause if something happens to your primary oprating systm then when re install u will wipe out the other operating system aswell
Delta62 On February 03, 2023
Natural asshole





manchester, United Kingdom
#7New Post! Feb 01, 2008 @ 09:52:57
i found linux ohh whats the word lame
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