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Old 09-26-2007, 10:46 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I'm gonna tri boot XP, Vista, and Ubuntu. What order should I install these or does it not matter?
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I would install Windows first. The Linux boot menus are usually better (less trouble too).
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Old 09-27-2007, 09:00 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Personally, I'd not install grub or any of the linux bootloaders and instead install Acronis OS Selector

A really great bootloader...even has a nice little GUI with mouse control
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But should I install XP or Vista first???
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XP first, Vista 2nd
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Doesn't it not really matter?
Since Ubuntu is going on last...
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