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16-Nov-2009, 02:50 PM #1
Multi-boot suggestions
Hi, so ive got a few different OS's i want to start tinkering around with a bit more....win 7, ubuntu, and suse. Ive multi-booted before but its been years. So im looking for suggestions on which software to use to multiboot nowadays with reguards to windows 7. Im familiar with Acronis "OS selector"....but just figured id find out a few suggestions before i start getting dirty.

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16-Nov-2009, 09:30 PM #2
I suggest using gparted live to set up each partition b4 you install the OS's of your liking.
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17-Nov-2009, 09:14 PM #3
The grub loader from linux should do fine handling everything theres also Xosl which I am attempting to get running right now if you are more technical and understand how to get Xosl installed. And as nighthawk24 said do make sure you partition and map out all your drives in advance and give them clear labels so that you are not confussed once you start installing everything. And keep in mind that on a single HDD you are limited to 4 primary partitions anything over that needs to be set to a logical partition. If you are looking for bootloads check sourceforge.net they have a ton of them
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17-Nov-2009, 10:17 PM #4
Thanks for the suggestions. I should have time to tinker next week, so this should gimme plenty of time to get everything setup prior to the day of anarchy.
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