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From: ray 
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Subject: Re: Multiple OS Solution
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2007 16:30:34 -0700
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On Mon, 26 Feb 2007 21:41:37 +0000, Al wrote:

> I see a bit of traffic on this newsgroup regarding dual boot. I solved 
> my problem very simply.
> 
> I have a computer I assembled from bits and pieces I got at flea 
> markets, the town recycling center and the like. I wanted to use it for 
> experimenting with various operating systems.
> 
> The bays are loaded. I have a floppy drive, CD -RW drive, ZIP drive  
> and....ta dah...three bays with removable HDs. I have mounted HDs on 
> carts which then plug into the bays. Only the center bay is active, 
> i.e., connected to the MB and to power. So, if I want to run Ubuntu, I 
> trade carts and put the Ubuntu one into the active bay. If I want 
> Windoz, I swap again. And if one of them wants to corrupt the whole HD, 
> I don't care. 

I find it much more convenient to simply install everything on one or two
fairly large hard drives. I have no occasion to boot MS anymore, so
everything is pretty calm.


> 
> I use one removeable drive for surfing and one for home computing. The 
> data on the twain never meet. I even have a couple of drives in which 
> internet connection is disabled; no chance of viruses and the like.
> 
> It works for me. It might for you.
> 
> Al
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