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**Glynnder** · 01-14-2007, 11:25 AM

I have downloaded kubuntu and freespire, to use kubuntu ATM.

If i instALL it onto a seperate partition, how would i set a boot order between that and XP Media Center edition, so i can pick?
-= Double Post =-
OK, this question needs answering urgently (as in one hour at the most), so im going to repost it in the off topic section- sorry!

**PopeOfDope** · 01-14-2007, 11:31 AM

Leave a minimum of 12 hours before bumping threads, no matter how urgent.

**Glynnder** · 01-14-2007, 11:32 AM

I didnt mean to bump it, just to tell people I was gonna repost it...

**Moose** · 01-14-2007, 11:33 AM

isn't there a dual boot loader kinda thing? just choose the partitions and it sets them as whatever, or do it manually by going into My Computer (right click properties) and then advanced on something and entering a path for the partition? Not recommended btw.

**Glynnder** · 01-14-2007, 11:38 AM

id want a loader type thing, as im not sure if linux can do that easily

**sphinx13** · 01-15-2007, 07:19 PM

When I installed SuSe on my computer, it put a boot loader on that allowed me to select the partition to boot off of.
When you install Linux, it will ask you about the partitions, and then it should install a boot loader, but look at the documentation first to make sure.

**Vanden** · 01-15-2007, 07:39 PM

might wana try out google befor posting http://www.devhood.com/tutorials/tut...utorial_id=405

**Bachonga** · 01-16-2007, 10:19 PM

Rather than linking, I'll let you know. It does have its own boot loader, grub. It is very powerful and fast, but is text only. It automatically selects Kubuntu at start up if you don't press any key in the first 10 seconds of the countdown. Besides that you're ok. IF you want an external one that runs through windows, I say Acronis OS Selector. Its a little slow to load, but has GUI and has no countdowns or any of the nonsense that a lot of others have. (Although GUI is a bit of nonsense in itself...)

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Moose Enter Custom Title Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: National Front Disco Posts: 13,063 Trader Feedback: 0	isn't there a dual boot loader kinda thing? just choose the partitions and it sets them as whatever, or do it manually by going into My Computer (right click properties) and then advanced on something and entering a path for the partition? Not recommended btw.

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sphinx13 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 285 Trader Feedback: 0	When I installed SuSe on my computer, it put a boot loader on that allowed me to select the partition to boot off of. When you install Linux, it will ask you about the partitions, and then it should install a boot loader, but look at the documentation first to make sure.

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