More than one Distro

[Luckyjfl]

Hi Guys, could anyone tell me if I can install more than one distro on my Multiple boot pc. I allready have, Mandriva, Win xp, and Win 7 on. But you know how it is, you want to try out all the linux systems if that is possible. I guess using a live cd would allow me to do it.

I do not want to bugger up the systems I already have on.
Cheers in advance.

Lucky

[MASONTX]

Yes, you can multi-boot more than one linux. I have Ubuntu, Netbook remix, and lubuntu on my computer.

[Nagarjuna]

Sure you can. Here is a pretty good guide on setting it all up:

An easy way to boot many Linux distros with Windows [Archive] - JustLinux Forums

You may also be interested in virtualization if you'd like to test out different distributions. I recommended checking out VirtualBox. With VB, all you simply do is download the distribution ISOs and install them virtually. This will allow you to boot up all kinds of different operating systems right from a host operating system.

There are tons of guides out on the Internet for setting VirtualBox up.

I hope this helps. If you need help clarifying anything, don't hesitate to ask away.

[Luckyjfl]

Wow, Thanks Guys, I really mean it. I am an oldie but I just cannot stop having a go at trying out the diffferent distros. Haha, a famous quote just came to me then, " curiosity kiled the cat ". No , I appreciate both your comments and am looking forward to trying your suggestions out.

All the best

Lucky

[adamchronister8]

Yeah, running multiple distros is no problem. I prefer to either dual-boot or set up my multiple HDs.

[devils casper]

I guess using a live cd would allow me to do it.

You can install as many distros as you like but I would suggest you to try LiveCDs instead of Hard disk installation. If you have latest machine or your Machine's specs are good, there will be only a slight performance difference in LiveCD and Hard disk install.

[Luckyjfl]

Thank you Devils Casper. I think that might be a better option for me as a Noob. I just tried to install Zenwalk and it went heads up. Too bad I wil start again. I take it with a pinch of salt as getting annoyed does not fix anything ,lol.

Cheers.

[devils casper]

I just tried to install Zenwalk and it went heads up.

Any error message?
Post the output of fdisk -l command here.

[Luckyjfl]

Devil, I just do not know enough about Linux yet to be able do things like that. Albeit, it is probably very easy indeed. So I have formatted my HD and started again,lol. I found that easier to do. I will not be putting Zenwalk on again, though. I think I will go back to either Unbuntu, Mandriva or Mint. Thanks once again.

Cya.

[rokytnji]

I just do not know enough about Linux yet to be able do things like that

Just spend some time in the saddle. Pretty soon your menu list will look some what like mine (Harley Bike Shop Computer/Spare/Play Toy)

# menu.lst produced by grub4dosconfig-v
color white/blue black/cyan white/black cyan/black
timeout 10
default 0

# Frugal installed Puppy Cuz Dogs are my Best Friends

title Bruno pup-431 (sdb1/pup431)
  find --set-root --ignore-floppies /pup431/initrd.gz
  kernel /pup431/vmlinuz pmedia=atahd psubdir=pup431 pfix=fsck
  initrd /pup431/initrd.gz

title Bruno pup-431 (sdb1/pup431) RAM mode\nBoot up Puppy withot pupsave
  kernel /pup431/vmlinuz pmedia=atahd psubdir=pup431 pfix=ram,fsck
  initrd /pup431/initrd.gz

title Macpup-511 (sda1/puppy511harry)
  find --set-root --ignore-floppies /puppy511harry/initrd.gz
  kernel /puppy511harry/vmlinuz pmedia=atahd psubdir=puppy511harry pfix=fsck
  initrd /puppy511harry/initrd.gz

title NOP pup-431 (sdb2/puppy431)
  find --set-root --ignore-floppies /puppy431/initrd.gz
  kernel /puppy431/vmlinuz pmedia=atahd psubdir=puppy431 pfix=fsck
  initrd /puppy431/initrd.gz

# Full installed Linux Is Gooooooooooood

title antiX 11 test2 at hda7, kernel 2.6.32-1-mepis-smp
root (hd0,6)
kernel /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.32-1-mepis-smp root=/dev/hda7 nomce quiet nosplash vga=normal 
initrd /boot/initrd.img-2.6.32-1-mepis-smp
boot

title		AntiX 11 test2 Debian GNU/Linux, kernel 2.6.37-0.dmz.5-liquorix-686
root		(hd0,6)
kernel		/boot/vmlinuz-2.6.37-0.dmz.5-liquorix-686 root=UUID=215cde80-eeb6-451f-929f-5fb9493e7932 ro nosplash quiet vga=normal nomodeset
initrd		/boot/initrd.img-2.6.37-0.dmz.5-liquorix-686

title sdb5/boot/initrd.img-2.6.34-stevo,/boot/vmlinuz-2.6.32-1-mepis-smp (sdb5/boot)
  root (hd1,4)
  kernel /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.34-stevo root=UUID=fc2d5f0c-f1f8-4976-a315-121c4ad2b977 ro nosplash quiet 
  initrd /boot/initrd.img-2.6.34-stevo

title Puppy Linux 120 full install in sda8
root (hd0,7)
kernel /boot/vmlinuz root=/dev/sda8 pmedia=atahd nosmp

# Windows Bad,Bad, Bad, Virus makes Doggies sick
# this entry searches Windows on the HDD and boot it up
title Windows\nBoot up Windows if installed
  errorcheck off
  find --set-root --ignore-floppies --ignore-cd  /bootmgr
  chainloader /bootmgr
  find --set-root --ignore-floppies --ignore-cd  /ntldr
  chainloader /ntldr
  find --set-root --ignore-floppies --ignore-cd   /io.sys
  chainloader /io.sys
  errorcheck on

# additionals

title Find Grub2\nBoot up grub2 if installed
find --set-root --ignore-floppies --ignore-cd /boot/grub/core.img
kernel /boot/grub/core.img

title Grub4Dos commandline\n(for experts only)
  commandline

title Reboot computer
  reboot

title Halt computer
  halt