On Tue, 24 Sep 2024 04:40:10 -0500 Richard Owlett <rowl...@access.net> wrote:
> On 09/24/2024 03:42 AM, Michel Verdier wrote: > > On 2024-09-23, Richard Owlett wrote: > > > >> *A* current question is how to install a "dual-boot" or > >> "multi-boot" system. Debian users make a strong distinction > >> between the two. > > > > I have never heard of such a distinction. Could you provide your > > sources ? > > No. It's come up in threads over the years. I've never seen the logic > of distinguishing between "dual-booting" Windows/Linux and > "multi-booting" Linux/Linux". I've had a Windows/32 bit Linux/64 bit > Linux setup. > > My phrasing was an attempt to attract replies from all who use either > the term "dual-boot" or "multi-boot". > > > Yes, multi-boot would generally apply to various Linux versions, which presents few problems other than deciding which grub should rule them all. Dual-boot may mean this but is usually applied to adding one Linux distribution to pre-installed Windows. That may present problems with manufacturers who pretty much require a Windows installation with booting to Windows Boot Manager. I have an Acer netbook, which can boot to grub only by renaming the boot file to the name used by MS, and putting it in a directory called Microsoft. I'm not kidding. -- Joe
