RetepNamenots Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Hi guys, I've dabbled with OSX on my PC for a while now, and really like it. However, I still require Windows XP for my games, and Linux for experimental work. Currently my PC is only running XP. I have a copy of Partition Magic to create/modify partitions before I reinstall OSX. I have a Kalyway 10.5.2 DVD (Patched to work with my jMicron IDE DVD drive. I know that this DVD installs flawlessly). I wish for my setup to be as follows: - Windows XP (Current install) - Mac OS X 10.5.2 (Fresh install) - Linux Mint (Ubuntu) (Fresh install) How would I go about doing this? I must stress that I do not wish to lose the data already on my Windows XP install. What order should I install the OSes in, and what boot loader do I need to be looking at using? Finally, I believe I'm right in saying that Mac OS X cannot read other partitions (Windows or Linux). Can it read from a plain FAT32 partition that does not have an OS installed on it? Basically I want all three OSs to be able to access file space so that media and documents can be shared easily between them. I mean, that's the whole point of multi-booting, to get the best out of all your operating systems right! I only have one hard drive. I would be highly greatful for any advice I receive! Edit: This is what I have so far. (Partition-wise) I plan to use this tutorial: http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=44974 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/118758-would-this-multi-boot-setup-be-possible/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie's Soliloquy Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 OS X can read & Write from Fat32, even with an OS installed, as can Windows and Linux Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/118758-would-this-multi-boot-setup-be-possible/#findComment-841196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetepNamenots Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 Ok thanks, so I'm guessing that the Local Disc (G:) partition in the picture would be suitable. By the way, if anyone's wondering, the Mac OS X partition is currently Fat32 just as a placeholder until I boot the DVD and format it to the OS X type. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/118758-would-this-multi-boot-setup-be-possible/#findComment-841203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1981 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 As long as grub is installed early on you should not have a problem! How about trying a distro using WUBI which installs from inside windows and attaches itself onto the mbr thus creating GRUB for the bootloader. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/118758-would-this-multi-boot-setup-be-possible/#findComment-851459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts