installing linux and xp

theep · 02-05-2006, 11:00 PM

How can i install linux and win xp in an one HDD?

pljvaldez · 02-05-2006, 11:10 PM

Google for dual boot linux and xp.

The gist is that you pick a linux, burn the iso, put it in your CD and reboot. You'll want to resize the windows partition and then create some new partitions for linux.

IBall · 02-06-2006, 12:11 AM

1) Install Windows. Make sure that you leave sufficient free space on the hard drive for Linux.

2) Now install Linux. The exact method depends on which distro you choose, but as pljvaldez said, just put the CD in and reboot.

3) The installer will install a boot loader to the Master Boot Record. It should automatically detect that Windows is installed.

4) When you startup your computer, you should get a menu, where you can select between Windows and Linux.

I hope this helps
--Ian