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Old 01-16-2005, 10:03 PM   #1
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creating a dual boot for ubuntu linux


i have ubuntu linux installed and i need to know how to create a dual boot. my other operating system is installed on the same hard drive as linux and is windows XP. I greatly would apreciate help and also i am a complete newbie
 
Old 01-16-2005, 10:07 PM   #2
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What bootloader are you using? Grub or LILO
 
Old 01-16-2005, 10:13 PM   #3
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Do you have it installed yet? Usually this is configured during install. If so, reply with what bootloader you use, be it GRUB or LILO, because it will need reinstalled.
 
Old 01-17-2005, 11:42 AM   #4
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i am using grub, although i think it is also not working because i am using sata hard disks, also if any of u know how to mount/access other partitions on the sata disks that are windows partitions.
 
  


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