Platinum Edition Using® Microsoft® Windows® XP

Windows XP and Linux

Using both Windows XP and Linux on the same system is a very rewarding multi-boot scenario. This gives you two very powerful operating systems that can work in harmony on the same system. Linux can be booted from any type of partition on any installed disk, be it primary or logical. This enables you to create a Linux partition anywhere you have enough space to put it.

One of the great advantages of this configuration is Linux's capability to read, and sometimes write, nearly every file system under the sun. You'll be able to share files between your two systems with a minimal amount of hassle. Be sure to see Table 4.1 (earlier in this chapter) to properly plan for file sharing between both operating systems.

NOTE Linux can ...