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   From: ray    
   Newsgroups: alt.os.linux.ubuntu   
   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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