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    Multiboot on P-6831FX

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by DavGerm4, Jun 15, 2008.

  1. DavGerm4

    DavGerm4 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I just installed a 100GB HDD in my Gateway, and I want to put like Ubuntu or something like that on this HDD, since I've got Vista on the 250GB one! Can I just install on that one, and if I want to boot to that one, change it in the BIOS?

    Or do they have like a custom menu for Multiboot systems?
     
    DavGerm4, Jun 15, 2008
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  2. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    You need a bootloader.
     
    The_Observer, Jun 15, 2008
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  3. flynnaz

    flynnaz I am a Night Elf Mohawk!

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    Vista has a good bootloader, google dual boot, there are lots of sites that show how to do it.
     
    flynnaz, Jun 16, 2008
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  4. id10t error dfw

    id10t error dfw Notebook Consultant

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    Yup, I was pleasantly surprised with how easy it was to dual boot Vista and Server '08, no config needed at all, except for me to set it back to default to Vista HP x64.
     
    id10t error dfw, Jun 16, 2008
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  5. Lakjin

    Lakjin Notebook Deity

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    lol vista needs a good boot loader with the amount of people who hate it...
    otherwise people would stop installing vista in general.
     
    Lakjin, Jun 16, 2008
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