how to install linux or mandrake linux and windows xp on the same hard drive?
I would like to install either linux or mandrake linux and windows xp on the same HDD. I would prefer mandrake linux considering I dont need a partitioning software to do this. But which OS do I need to install first?
ok so if I install xp first will linux still allow it to partition the drive so that I have 2 partitions instead of 1? Right now I have 1 with xp. was hoping so not have to use partition magic or anything. I read that linux will actually do this for you when installing (mandrake version only i think). my other question is what is the difference between mandrake and the original linux OS? if any at all. I want to use linux for the free software and security but want to keep windows to still be able to play my games, and use my camera and ipod. not sure if mandrake and linux are the same thing or not I just heard about it today.
I havent installed either yet because im going to do this on my old computer first. I have also used linux be4 I just have never put 2 OS's on 1 HDD
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Install XP first. Windows xp can potentially overwrite the MBR with it's own, which will remove access to the linux install if it were installed first.
Installing linux second will allow grub to be installed in the MBR so that it can recognize both windows and linux at boot time.
Another option is to use VMWare and install linux in that (or vice versa). However, it depends on what you want to do with your computer.
always install windows first.
then install linux (any version).
u have to install linux any version on a extended partition with atleast 10gb(includes space for swap) free unpartioned unformatted space or on a new harddrive.
Always use separate partitions, as the two use different formats in recording data.
well i could explain it all like everyone else but you can take a look at http://apcmag.com/how_to_dual_boot_windows_xp_and_linux_xp_installed_first.htm if you installed xp first or http://apcmag.com/how_to_dual_boot_linux_and_windows_xp_linux_installed_first.htm if you installed linux first. to those who say install windows first you can but its not required at all as i have done it both ways without a problem. its just basic users such as you guys dont know enough about linux yet.
If XP is installed first and you use a recent version of mandriva/mandrake, you should have no problem. In theory, XP will want to use the entire drive for an NTFS partition, and Linux will offer to resize it to make room for the linux partitions. If the hard drive is less than 32 GB, you may consider installing XP in a FAT32 partition instead of NTFS, because FAT32 is much less prone to resizing errors. If you want to install Linux first, then you will need to make sure you leave room for XP because Windows does not recognize or manipulate Linux partitions. If installing Linux first you may also want to attempt to make a boot disk(provided you have a floppy drive), so that you can boot Mandr* and run the appropriate Drak tool for the bootloader, as XP *will* overwrite the MBR.