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How Easy Is It To Triple Boot Windows 7, Ubuntu 13.10, and Arch Linux?

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So I am getting real tired of Ubuntu. I want to switch to Arch, but keep my old Windows 7, and Ubuntu installs for future use. I was wondering how easy it was to install Arch along side the two other operating systems. Do I have to change anything with my boot loader? I am currently using the default GRUB that comes with an Ubuntu 13.04 install. It may be worth noting that I do not have a separate home and / directory, so I will have to make all of my files separate. Thanks!

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answered 1 Year ago nquirewha · Accepted Answer

Arch linux is for more experienced users. If you don't know how to setup a triple boot with two linuxes then it is very likely that you won't be happy with Arch.

But if you still want to experiment: During the Arch install you can skip installing a boot-loader and then your present GRUB will be kept. (That means you just don't issue commands which install a boot-loader.) If you do this then after the installer finishes and you reboot the Arch won't be present in the GRUB menu. You will have to boot Ubuntu and run sudo update-grub, which will find Arch and update the GRUB menu. After this you can boot Arch from the original GRUB which came with your Ubuntu. I think this is the most simple way to setup a triple boot with Arch and Ubuntu.