[CLUE-Tech] Dual boot setup

[Greg Knaddison]

On Thu, 27 May 2004 21:00:00 -0600, Collins Richey <erichey2 at comcast.net> wrote:
> On Thu, 27 May 2004 20:35:08 -0600
> Jeff Cann <j.cann at isuma.org> wrote:
> >
> > Which OS should I install first?  IIRC, it used to be windows because
> > of the stupid master boot record or, maybe linux first?
> 
> I haven't installed WinXP, but every Win release prior to that overwrote
> the MBR.

I believe WinXP does as well.

> 
> Nevertheless, as long as you have a recovery CD, or even a Grub boot
> floppy, you can do it in any order, then re-setup grub when finished.
> 

You could.  But it would be easier (imo) to install MS first and then
Linux.  While possible to do the other way...what benefit do you get?

Greg