Is it possible to have a computer that boots in Vista and Linux?

I am going to build a new computer. I already have a copy of Vista Ultimate 64 bit. I also want to have Linux on there, as well, but I dont want them to interfere with each other. What is the best way to do this and not have problems?Is it possible to have a computer that boots in Vista and Linux?
You can install Ubuntu 9.04 using Wubi installer http://wubi-installer.org/



No need to burn a CD. Just run the installer, enter a password for the new account, and click "Install".



You keep Windows as it is, Wubi only adds an extra option to boot into Ubuntu. Wubi does not require you to modify the partitions of your PC, or to use a different bootloader, and does not install special drivers. It works just like any other application.



Wubi keeps most of the files in one folder, and if you do not like it, you can simply uninstall it as any other application.



LUg.
Partition your hard drive during the installation, 1 for vista, 1 for linuxIs it possible to have a computer that boots in Vista and Linux?
You can partition your hard drive and put one OS on one partition and the other on another. A partition if basically break your hard drive into sections.
Here is a really good guide:

http://lifehacker.com/193474/hack-attack鈥?/a>Is it possible to have a computer that boots in Vista and Linux?
The first answer is correct, but doesn't go far enough. Search for "dual boot" and you will get more than you will be able to read.



One tip is to not put too much time into installing until you get both OSs working. In other words, load only the OS and no programs. That is because it is typical to have to wipe it out and start over again. It is a bit tricky, that is why I recommend the reading.
Dave has one solution, other is to have two hard drives. I currently dual boot off two hdd with XPRO and new win7rc. clearly no inter.Suppose u could also have one os on external drive.
You will have to buy a partiton manager and follow the instructions then it will partition you hardrive this partitionis where you can then install Linux. Just curious but why are you installing linux anyway
Don't buy any partition manager. I never heard of such. I never had to use anything like that not even when I first build by first PC.



Just make a backup and recovery disk of your entire Windows installation on a DVD. Make sure you have the product key available.



reboot your PC and click the hot key when prompted that leads you to bios setup. they are different keys depending on you motherboard and manufacture, for example on my pc its F2 and its an intel motherboard (don't recall the model, not on it right now).





after that change boot priority to the dvd drive as the first.

save and exit. insert the windows backup disk.





it will reboot again. And prompt notifying you that there is a cd present. press enter.



follow the instruction. delete all partitions. create a partion (leave enough room to create another partion linux).format disk to NTFS. and let it finish installing. supply informaion like the product key it etc... and your done.



Do the same steps again only this time you don't have to delete any partitions as you already have left some unpartition space available for LInux. and follow linux steps.



once you are done. reboot and you should see prompt selection for windows and linux.