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Beemer · October 25th, 2003, 01:43 AM

I have 3 installed. Win98/Y2K/XP.
1.) I can avoid file protection by accessing system files from one O/S to another. EG: O/S Customization Hacks.

2.) I can better relate to tech support items if I can boot to the O/S in question.

3.) I can impress my friends with a multiple selection O/S screen....lol

4.) Because, I can.

Each of my O/S's access the same Favorites, Windows Addressbook & Outlook Express Store, files & folders.
EG: When I add a new Contact/Favorites/receive E-mail, the change is reflected in all O/S's.

Separate partition for each O/S and at least one other partition for misc files including the common files I just mentioned. This misc files partition is a good safety net as well. If an O/S goes south on me, it doesn't take with it any of my important common files data.

I also have a Programs Partition. This partition contains 3 folders.
Program Files98
Program FilesY2K
Program FilesXP

Each O/S partition and the Programs partition being ghosted. Misc files partition on backup CD's.

Cheers!

October 25th, 2003, 01:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
Beemer Rather Large Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Vernon, BC, Canada Posts: 9,245	I have 3 installed. Win98/Y2K/XP. 1.) I can avoid file protection by accessing system files from one O/S to another. EG: O/S Customization Hacks. 2.) I can better relate to tech support items if I can boot to the O/S in question. 3.) I can impress my friends with a multiple selection O/S screen....lol 4.) Because, I can. Each of my O/S's access the same Favorites, Windows Addressbook & Outlook Express Store, files & folders. EG: When I add a new Contact/Favorites/receive E-mail, the change is reflected in all O/S's. Separate partition for each O/S and at least one other partition for misc files including the common files I just mentioned. This misc files partition is a good safety net as well. If an O/S goes south on me, it doesn't take with it any of my important common files data. I also have a Programs Partition. This partition contains 3 folders. Program Files98 Program FilesY2K Program FilesXP Each O/S partition and the Programs partition being ghosted. Misc files partition on backup CD's. Cheers!