I taught this thread has alread been finished because it is just so simple and no

brainer. Anyways, please follow this procedure:
1. Use a freeware disk partitioning software like "GParted LiveCD" to re-organize your

hard disk to accomodate new arrangements. Usually, you want this software without

recurring any re-installing of your default windows because it will just re-allocate in

the new settings.
2. Then follow this hard disk lay-out. It work for me in the past several years without

hassles. If possible, use fdisk to get the partition in its correct label.
/dev/hda1 - windows (ntfs) -- no changes.

/dev/hda2 - freebsd (a5)

/dev/hda3 - linux (81)

/dev/hda4 - openbsd (A6)
3. Use a boot manager. I highly recommend LILO as it is much easier to use.
You will be fine if you follow that procedure. Ok?
Best Regards,

Demuel
> "Siju George"  writes:

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>

>> 1) it is easier to get Windows installed on the beginning so you have

>> less hassle.

>

> I'd amplify that even further.  Of the systems mentioned, only Windows

> appears to work from the assumption that it will always be the only

> operating system on your machine.  Install that first, just give it

> whatever space you think is appropriate, then proceed with the others

> and do whatever you can to hide the fact that it's not alone from

> Windows.

>

> The other systems are saner than Windows with respect to multiboot

> configurations, but in my experience life's generally less stressful

> if you can have one operating system per machine or enough resources

> to do good virtualisation.

>

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