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    Dual/triple boot Ubuntu + vista X64 + Vista x86

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by yuio, Dec 24, 2008.

  1. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    ok, I have been waiting 2 years for some software updates to allow me to upgrade to a 64bit OS. just the other day I got an invite to beta test this update which will be released sometime next year.

    to do so I need a 64Bit computer. the best option is likely my Desktop or my thinkpad. (all are core2duo/quad chips)


    what is the best way to do this?
    Desktop has
    Ubuntu 8.04 32bit and Vista 32bit OEM-HP
    (using Vista bootloader)

    Laptop has
    Vista 32bit OEM-Lenovo

    Ideally getting it working on my desktop would be ideal but I don't want to give up Ubuntu yet.
     
    yuio, Dec 24, 2008
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  2. vinumsv

    vinumsv MobileFreak™

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    install Vista x32 > Vista x64 > Ubuntu :D
     
    vinumsv, Dec 24, 2008
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  3. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    ok thanks so much I will give that a try as soon as I get the chance!
     
    yuio, Dec 24, 2008
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  4. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    You really only need Vista x64 and Ubuntu on there. In fact I am not even sure Vista x86 will play well if Vista is already installed.
     
    atbnet, Dec 25, 2008
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  5. s0ap

    s0ap Notebook Consultant

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    I agree. Vista x86 is not needed. Vista x64 basically installs both automatically in one OS.
     
    s0ap, Dec 25, 2008
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