Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic dual_boot with ubuntu Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]violaghost[/m] at 12:02 pm on Jan. 1, 2007[quote]I think you install them on 2 different hard drives...[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post pcxjockey7 Posted at 11:46 am on Jan. 1, 2007 I want to be able to select which OS I want to use on my cpu. I have xp pro, and I want to dual boot ubuntu on my xp pro cpu. how can i do it?

Replies drifting Posted at 8:14 pm on Feb. 2, 2007 There is all of this, or if you have an old thumbdrive, you can just install the thumbdrive version, then switch your bios to boot from usb device. I prefer doing it this way, because I can have my linux with me everywhere! dimebagmatt Posted at 2:08 pm on Jan. 16, 2007 If you want ot dual boot ubuntu with XP, make sure XP is installed first. Then, install ubuntu. Set it to install to a different partition. In my experience, the GRUB boot manager will auto configure itself, and you will be able to choose from either operating system at startup. Also, the grub file is relatively easy to edit to change the order or OSes in the list, just grab a man page on grub. :) squirellplayingtag Posted at 8:34 pm on Jan. 15, 2007 Ubuntu comes bundled with either grub or lilo. You can decide during the installation. I currently use grub however I found lilo to be much easier to configure when I first started out. Zw33K3RB0Y Posted at 4:05 pm on Jan. 15, 2007 You need a boot mananger, google it. I just use Acronis right now, except I'm starting to really dislike it, so I'm not recommending it. Macropiper Posted at 12:30 pm on Jan. 1, 2007 Install Ubuntu on a separate partition or hard drive, and the Ubuntu installer will detect that you have Windows installed and handle the rest. espresso8097 Posted at 12:18 pm on Jan. 1, 2007 Quote: from violaghost at 2:02 pm on Jan. 1, 2007 I think you install them on 2 different hard drives... Or just two separate partitions. violaghost Posted at 12:02 pm on Jan. 1, 2007 I think you install them on 2 different hard drives... DefaultTo0 Posted at 11:49 am on Jan. 1, 2007 I had the exact same question as you a while ago. This should help you out. biskitz Posted at 11:48 am on Jan. 1, 2007 Post from this position was omitted due to content violations anakissm Posted at 11:48 am on Jan. 1, 2007 i have no idea. but unbuntu is one of the greatest things ever All 10 previous replies displayed.