how do I install free bsd/windows on same comp?
Hi I want to install free bsd or a linux distro to play with now that I have been messing around with linux quite a bit on live cd's and what not.
I would like to know if I can create a partition for bsd on my laptop. It came with windows xp pro installed which I would just reinstall on a smaller partition but has bunch of software, personal items, and important data on it that I would like to keep if at all possible.
Im not that experienced with partitions and this kind of thing. Is it possible to break this 1 big partition into 2 or 3? This way I can have a bsd, windows, and maybe a small linux distro also. I really would be grateful for any helpful links or information you can provide in helping me with this goal.
Oh and also what are some free unix's out there besides linux and bsd?
Thank you.
fashizzlepop wrote: If you boot an Ubuntu live cd there is a partition tool. You can use that but I would DEFINATELY back up all your stuff just in case. I have heard of laptop's not partitioning real well so beware.
The tool is called "partimage" and, yes, it is on an Ubuntu LiveCD (as well as others). The chance of something going wrong when resizing a partition is the same on both notebooks and desktops, but I agree with the plan of backing up your important files first.
As for other free Unix distros, the only other one that I can think of (other than the BSD family) is OpenSolaris.