[sin987]

how do i dual boot with xp and linux? i already have xp on my computer. how can i put a version of linux on there too?? also which linux should i use? advice wanted.

[utanja]

Originally Posted by sin987

how do i dual boot with xp and linux? i already have xp on my computer. how can i put a version of linux on there too?? also which linux should i use? advice wanted.

hello

dual booting is easy......when you install your distro you have the choice in most case of using either lilo or grub to dual boot....you will be asked in the distro install.....i dual boot one box ...as debian linux and XP....all my others are all linux only...

[liviu]

Try to read this - it's easy to understand (step -by -step) and it uses RedHat (www.redhat.com) that I also recommend it, since I use RH:

http://www.computing.net/howto/advanced/linuxnt/

Write me if it works.

[Whiteskin]

Just as a note, if you go the debian route, be sure to prepartition your drive. The current debian installer does not partition NTFS partitions.

[sin987]

thanks liviu. i think i get it. i just got to get a copy of red hat. anymore suggestions there?

[Whiteskin]

Not that you HAVE to get redhat. There are many other distros. Its just that Redhat has the most support/documentation. You may want to invest in a partitioning utility.