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Wednesday June 11, 2008
Dual Boot Linux and Windows XP
Categories:  
Do-It-Yourself
Tags:  
Eee PC, Linux

linuxwindows.jpg Yes, it's possible. Jamie Bernstein at PCMag.com has figured out how to dual boot Linux and Windows XP on your PC. Now it'll be easier for you to decide which operating system to use.

The good news is that you don't need a super-powered machine with massive RAM and hard-drive space to dual-boot Windows XP and Linux. The EeePC--ASUS's popular ultramobile PC (UMPC)--can do the job

According to the article, it's a rather lengthy process that requires some effort. However, it can be done.

Head on over to the article to check out this mission-formerly-not-thought-possible.
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Posted by: doseas
June 12, 2008 2:44 PM

The article summary is misleading. I've been dual booting XP & Linux for years -- nothing difficult about it. In fact, most Linux distributions will take care of everything for you during installation if you have XP already installed.


Posted by: Jamie Bernstein
June 19, 2008 3:29 PM

You're correct. This wasn't a general purpose dual boot article. It was specific to the Asus EeePC 900. Installing XP with the customized verzion of Xandros that Asus ships made the dual boot setup a bit different, and quirkier.


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