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dual booting linux with windows 7

http://blog.lokonopa.com

How to configure your linux computer to boot both linux and windows 7.
windows 7 can be installed on any partition and will display it's root as c: anyway.
here's a how to that covers the process of installing.


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Created by Anonymous 2 years 52 weeks ago – Made popular 2 years 52 weeks ago
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changing to another linux distribution and preserving your data

http://www.tuxradar.com

The pain-free guide to switching distros
A tutorial on switching linux versions and how to keep all settings and data, for use in your new system.
explained on the site:
Set up /home,
Keep your config,
Which programs are you using?
Themes, wallpapers and fonts
Transfer emails
Dual booting


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Created by uioloio 3 years 4 hours ago – Made popular 3 years 3 hours ago
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Changing the boot sequence in ubuntu

how to change the boot sequence in ubuntu and other Linux systems making use of grub.

edit the file:
/boot/grub/menu.lst

it says default 0 somewhere then followed later by:
title Ubuntu, kernel 2.6.17-11-386
root (hd0,0)
kernel /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.17-11-386 root=/dev/hda1 ro quiet splash
initrd /boot/initrd.img-2.6.17-11-386
savedefault
boot

title Ubuntu, kernel 2.6.17-11-386
root (hd0,0)
kernel /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.17-11-386 root=/dev/hda1 ro quiet splash
initrd /boot/initrd.img-2.6.17-11-386


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Created by admin 3 years 8 hours ago – Made popular 3 years 8 hours ago
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