"idontknowtech" <idontknowtech.2mogzl@no-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
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> I was wondering if it was possible to have 2 os's on the same computer.
> There are a bunch of programs that I want to use in xp that aren't yet
> vista compatible, and I don't feel like waiting another 6 months for
> them to work. But I also like using vista for other things too, and I
> realize it will be the norm one day so I don't want to get rid of it.
> So is it possible to have 2 operating systems like vista and xp on one
> computer? If you could point me to a good resource that would be
> great.[/color]

Two options:

1) Partition your existing hard disk or add an additional hard disk, install
XP on one partition / volume, and then Vista on the other - you can't have
both running at the same time, though...

2) Install Vista, download and install Virtual PC 2007 (it's free), and
create a WinXP guest - both can run at the same time...

Both scenarios are, of course, subject to licensing...