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    Vista Dual Booting?

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by NeedALaptop07, May 31, 2008.

  1. NeedALaptop07

    NeedALaptop07 Notebook Consultant

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    Is there any problems dual booting Linux with Vista? I've heard before that sometimes Vista can mess things up unlike XP. Like if I install using the OpenSUSE installer Vista won't mess up the boot loader? Just wanting to make sure I've got everything figured out in advance of 11's release. :)
     
    NeedALaptop07, May 31, 2008
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  2. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    Dual-booting with Vista is fine, the only reason you've heard it can mess up the boot loader is if you install Vista after Linux. As long as you install openSUSE after Vista you're fine.
     
    Gintoki, May 31, 2008
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    Tailic Notebook Deity

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    Yep, always install Windows first, no matter what version it is. Then Linux should recognize it and setup the dual boot.
     
    Tailic, Jun 1, 2008
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    Ok, cool guys! Thanks!
     
    NeedALaptop07, Jun 1, 2008
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    Yep, yep and yep.....do it..... :D
     
    theZoid, Jun 2, 2008
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