Dual Boot

[Bramp]

Can I install Ubuntu onto my slave drive and have a dual boot that way?

 

[Emperor_nero]

yes

 

[Bramp]

I am downloading Ubuntu now, what would be a good way for me to proceed installing it onto my slave drive. I do not have a windows XP CD, so I can not afford to mess anything up.

Could I just follow the instructions in this video, although it may be a bit different since I will be installing onto a slave rather than my main drive?

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6104490811311898236&q=dual+boot&hl=en

 

[red onion]

Yes, follow that very nice video. Since you already have XP installed, just start at the part where the ubuntu disc is inserted. It should prompt you to install on the free space of the 2nd drive, BE SURE about that, and partition as recommended in the video.

Follow the rest of the video and you should be on your way.

 

[Bramp]

okay thank you guys.. I will report back if I have any further questions

 

[Burgerbob]

The second video on the list after that is even better, it showed me how to do it with windows already instlaled. Try that one.

 

[Bramp]

I am having trouble,

http://www.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=2046714#post2046714

 

[red onion]

Have you tried going into the BIOS and disabling the on-board video?

 

[Bramp]

The on board video is already disabled, I re enabled it and was able to get ubuntu installed with no problem, can dual but into XP too. but when i went back to my PCI graphics I got problems... outlined here..

http://www.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=2048372#post2048372