install ubuntu before vista

Steven: I would expect that installing Vista anywhere will overwrite grub with the Windows bootloader.
Grub can be re-installed after-the-fact with an Ubuntu CD. It will need some command line jazz, which I don't remember off-hand, but this should be very easy to find with Google.

It is easer it install any windows before Ubuntu, less mucking around that way
Regards Neil

hi steve,
pls do you mean a dual boot in vista?

hello

yes mate thats normal grub operation..

Refer this link for the same

http://apcmag.com/how_to_dualboot_vista_with_linux_linux_is_already_installed.htm

Regards

hello BS, that link was very informative.
there was a download and installation of a certain programme.
is that to take place during vista installation

hello,
will it also work with xp/ubuntu/vista assuming i want to try out vista before removing xp if ever?
xp on c
ubuntu on d
vista ...?

Yes, Install vista do a separate partition - leaving XP. Then install Ubuntu choosing free space or a partition resizing to your choosing. On boot Ubuntu will give you the option to choose Ubuntu, XP, or Vista. You may want to back up the MBR first - Ubuntu will overwrite it. A fixable problem, but one to be aware of.

hi, ubuntu is already in dual boot with xp.
will it be possible to add vista on the next partition and recover boot loading afterwards- xp/ubuntu /vista or any other? without destroying ubuntu partition

hi,
please what if i resize c and put vista there before the ubuntu partition?

I think to do what you want you'll need to install Vista, and then re-install grub.

Thanks Steven Rose, that solved my question.