How to make Linux/ xp dual boot?

My Computer has:


Drive c:windows XP(ntfs)


Drive d:unformatted (for Linux)


Drive e:Data (Files And Folder/NTFS)





how to instal linux ubuntu 7.10 on d: without damaging xp and xp still can use e:

How to make Linux/ xp dual boot?
Yes it can be done the same way with Same hard drive or dual Hard drives. One thing you need to do is make sure you have your boot order correct before installing Ubunto.





C-XP. Master


D-Ubunto. Slave.





Now Make sure you Cable is also set up this Way. There is no Uninstall on Grub Loader without the XP CD and Command Promp--- fixmbr





Thank and enjoy. Get ready for the Error in Grub. You might want to read up on them before the install because if you don't get Grub right it will mess up everything.
Reply:are C and D different drives or the same drive with different partitions? if its the same drive, you can just install linux on the D partition and it will use the GRUB loader to dual boot. I've never done it on different physical drives, thats a little more difficult.

marigold