can i install debian and ubuntu on the same partition?

dave247 · 10-06-2008, 12:03 PM

i had a crazy idea: ive wanted to use ubuntu for a while now but I already have debian installed on my only extra disc. is linux cool if i also install ubuntu along with my debian installation on the same hard drive and same partition? or will they have sex with each other and spawn a horrible mutant of a system that will wreak havoc on my installations--and more importantly my mbr?

i suppose i could just format and make two partitions but then id have to reinstall debian :'( (and possibly XP -- OH NOES!!)

Total-MAdMaN · 10-06-2008, 12:11 PM

You'd end up overwriting files if you installed Ubuntu on the same partition. Have you tried resizing the existing Debian partition from a LiveCD?

dave247 · 10-06-2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Total-MAdMaN

You'd end up overwriting files if you installed Ubuntu on the same partition. Have you tried resizing the existing Debian partition from a LiveCD?

no, and usually what ever i try fails, so i guess ill have to forget it

jailbait · 10-06-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dave247

is linux cool if i also install ubuntu along with my debian installation on the same hard drive

You will end up with a ubuntu only system.

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ktek · 10-06-2008, 11:59 PM

I liked debian better than ubuntu. Dress debian up in a pretty skirt, and imo, you have something pretty close to ubuntu.

Total-MAdMaN · 10-07-2008, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dave247

no, and usually what ever i try fails, so i guess ill have to forget it

A defeatist attitude will get you nowhere. It's worth trying what I suggested as you may learn something from it, even if it doesn't work.