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I'm currently using a machine to evaluate multiple Linux distributions. I can multiboot them without problems using Grub.
However, I'd like to install and boot them in a more organized manner, possibly with a single swap space and a single home partition. Any suggestions or links on how I couldapproach this?
make a /boot (so they all use the same kernel) and /home (so you keep your preferences).
only one swap partition is nessecary
The rest is done with lilo
Please bear with me, it's been a while since I booted into linux.
Currently I've been using colinux to run my linux partition from within Windows XP.
Note down the partition used for /home on the first install:
grep home /etc/fstab
Possible output:
/home /dev/hda4 ext3 defaults 0 1
For Each additional installation:
1. Add this line into the /etc/fstab file
2. Ensure there is a directory under / called home
i. If there is create a backup of any subdirectories
ii. If not then type: mkdir /home
3. Type: mount /home
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