Gian125 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 hello All, here I am, a total rookie here. I have an Ubuntu notebook (HP 6910p) and I would like to try OSX. I have an external USB drive where I would like to install iAtkos v7, but I'm concerned that proceeding with the installation may mess with my grub. The drive is available when I open Disk Utilities, but I don't know what will happen to my grub if I proceed. Basically, I would like to book OSX if the drive is plugged in, else Ubuntu will launch as usual. thanks for your time, cheers, -GianLuca Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/191304-how-to-install-iatkos-v7-on-usb-drive/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
vilpostus Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 If a GRUB is installed to Ubuntu partition (not to MBR), which is the default option, instlling OS X will not bring any harm to GRUB (esp. if you install OS X to an external drive). But if it's installed to MBR, then you'll need to reinstall it after the OS X install. How to configure GRUB to boot OS X http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php...c=74510&hl= Basically you will have an OS X entry in GRUB's boot menu. So you can choose to boot ether Ubuntu (the default OS) or OS X. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/191304-how-to-install-iatkos-v7-on-usb-drive/#findComment-1294604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian125 Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 thanks for your kind reply. Now let's start experimenting! -Gian Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/191304-how-to-install-iatkos-v7-on-usb-drive/#findComment-1296041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson98 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Hey the above poster is right should be ok if in doubt back everything up everytthing is always fixable and you have to take risks Joe Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/191304-how-to-install-iatkos-v7-on-usb-drive/#findComment-1296051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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