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Kubuntu-Xp-2000---all in one!

9 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/kubuntu-xp-2000-all-in-one.76193/

Nilanko Halder
Nilanko Halder Original post #1
Dec 20, 2007 at 6:19 PM
Firstly, is it possible to install 2000 and XP after installing Kubuntu?
I have removed everything from my system---including the partitions!
I want to install Kubuntu,XP SP2 pro and Win 2000.
How should I do it?
I am planning to do the following:-
-Dividing my HDD into 5 partitions(C:,D:,E:,F: & G:---and A:->Floppy Drive & H: and I: CD/DVD-RW drives).
-Then installing Kubuntu on F: & G: (F:-Main & G: Swap).
-Then installing 2000 on C: and XP on D:.
Am I going the right way?
Pleeeeeeeaaaase help! :confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:
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adi007 #2
Dec 20, 2007 at 7:05 PM
i suggest u to install first 2000 then XP and finally kubuntu..
Krazy_About_Technology
Krazy_About_Technology #3
Dec 20, 2007 at 8:09 PM
^ +1 for that. Thats the right order to install them otherwise you may mess it up. :)
coolpcguy
coolpcguy #4
Dec 20, 2007 at 9:29 PM
Why do you want XP and 2000?stick to xp Install XP first, and then install Kubuntu. Since you've cleared out all partitions, create partitions needed for xp and leave 12 GB free for Kubuntu. out of the 12 GB unallocated-use this during partitioning step for kubuntu and not any of the Ntfs or FAT32 partitions. Out of the 12 gb allocate 1 gb for swap and rest for ext3 having mount point /
skeletor
skeletor #5
Dec 20, 2007 at 9:39 PM
adi007 said:
i suggest u to install first 2000 then XP and finally kubuntu..
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+1 from me too. ;)
praka123
praka123 #6
Dec 20, 2007 at 9:51 PM
swap of <=500MB is enough,dont waste ur hdd space!.also try only one windows!like XP.if u want win2000 like looks,then open another account in XP and customize it to look like win2000(which is easy afaik).
BTW,try Ubuntu(Gnome) it is clean and better.yes,you can install kde4 beta in ubuntu!
Nilanko Halder
Nilanko Halder #7
Dec 21, 2007 at 11:39 AM
installing kubuntu after xp and 2000!
Damn! Xp and 2000 don't even run!!!
That's why i am asking wheather is it possible to install and run XP and 2000
after insatlling kubuntu or not???:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:
praka123
praka123 #8
Dec 21, 2007 at 12:42 PM
^it is tricky!you have to reinstall grub bootloader!
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adi007 #9
Dec 22, 2007 at 4:04 PM
Nilanko Halder said:
installing kubuntu after xp and 2000!
Damn! Xp and 2000 don't even run!!!
That's why i am asking wheather is it possible to install and run XP and 2000
after insatlling kubuntu or not???:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:
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which one did u installed first xp or 2000 ?*gigasmilies.googlepages.com/39.gif
give us ur partition details along with the contents of /boot/grub/menu.lst file....