3 OS on 2 HDDs possible?

[rchi84]

Hi guys

I am going to add another 1TB HDD on my system and want to split it into two partitions of 500GB each. I will be allocating one partition each to ubuntu 11.04 and XP.

The problem is that I've already installed Windows 7 on my primary hard disk. So I wanted to know if it's possible to install the linux and xp Os on my other drive to setup a 3 way boot option?

Should I install XP on the other drive first and then run ubuntu installation to create GRUB entry? Will GRUB restore Windows 7?

[thetechfreak]

You shouldnt have any problem. Incase the bootloader doesnt recognise Win 7, then repair the boot using Win 7 dvd.
Then you may use easy bcd to manage the boot.
But I think there wont be any problem.

[desiibond]

Remember,

first install XP and then install linux. Only then you will be able to boot to any of these OSes.