Philip, Thanks for the detailed answer.
On 5/25/2010 9:09 PM, Philip Webb wrote:
> 100525 Madhurya Kakati wrote:
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>> I am currently using Archlinux and Windows 7 and want to try out Gentoo.
>>
> Welcome aboard ! -- Gentoo requires a bit of work, time & attention,
> but is not difficult & gives you real control on how you use your machine.
>
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Only reason i will be using gentoo is for this ;)
>> I guess Grub will be overwritten by Gentoo,
>>
> Not really.
>
>
>> but will it contain the options to boot Arch kernel images automatically?
>>
> You can keep your whole Arch & M$ systems in separate partitions,
> while installing Gentoo on another partition(s) alongside.
>
>
>> I really dont wanna mess up Grub.
>>
> I use Lilo, which is easier if you don't change things often,
> but you sb able to find advice re Grub here or on the Gentoo Forum.
>
> First, read the Gentoo User's Guide carefully,
> then follow it to the letter when you install Gentoo.
>
I have read that many times. Just need to get a printout now.
