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Here is my scenario. I work in a very restrictive environment and I want to use linux on my work laptop (currently running Windows XP prof). I am planning to ...
- 04-21-2010 #1Just Joined!
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Booting into linux without using grub/lilo
Here is my scenario. I work in a very restrictive environment and I want to use linux on my work laptop (currently running Windows XP prof). I am planning to install linux in a dual boot mode but I dont want to install grub/lilo or any other boot loader. i cannot even modify Windows bootloader to boot into linux partition.
Is there a way I can boot into linux partition without installing new boot loader or modifying the current windows boot loader? Any boot CD etc available that can boot into linux partition from my laptops HDD?
Thanks in advance
Pranav
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Given the environment you described, I think a better solution might be to create a persistent live CD or USB.
Or alternately, run Linux in a virtual machine.
- 04-21-2010 #3forum.guy
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Hello and welcome to the forums!
Originally Posted by psarkar 
You might be able to use the SuperGRUB LiveCD to boot into a working Linux system. It's been a while since I last used SuperGRUB but I know that it had that option at one time, so it probably still does:
Super Grub Disk Homepageoz
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