How do you triple-boot Windows XP Ubuntu and Fedora?

Answer 1

This is very similar to dual-booting Windows with either Ubuntu or Fedora, as both Fedora's and Ubuntu's installers are able to cope with each other well. The basic process is like this:

1. Install Windows XP

2. Resize the Windows XP partition to make enough space for both Ubuntu and Fedora. A basic setup should have:

A. An NTFS partition (for Windows XP)

B. A swap partition. Since Ubuntu and Fedora can use the same swap partition, you only need to make one.

C. Two ext4 partitions

3. Choose one distro to install first (it doesn't really matter) and select one of the ext4 partitions.

4. After installing, install the other one to the remaining partition.

All three systems should appear in the boot menu if done properly. You can select the one you want use when you start the computer. Remember that the distro you install last will be the default selection, and if you want to change the priority, you have to edit the menu.lst / grub.cfg on that system.