running multiple os at the same time

[maigado]

Let's say I have a system (I don't, at least for now) that has a dual or triple boot with OS X, Windows 7 and maybe Linux of one flavor or another. If I'm booted into the Mac, can I run the other Windows and/or Linux from it? Would I do that with Fusion or Parallels as if it were a VM, even though it's not? Or another way?

I'm assuming this can be done, but maybe I shouldn't.

 

[simsaladimbamba]

VMWare Fusion and Parallels offer to use the Boot Camped Windows partition for the use as virtual machine. - http://guides.macrumors.com/Booting_Windows_on_the_Mac
I don't know if it would work with Linux.

 

[alust2013]

Yep, you can do that with windows for sure, even if it's a boot camp partition. I'm less certain about a linux partition that isn't strictly a VM.

 

[maigado]

I just saw the link you posted when I went back to the section page in the forum. I knew it had to be somewhere here.

Thanks.

 

[balamw]

Just note that triple booting on one HDD can be hard to setup and get working right.

It's much easier to us e a VM or external HDD for the "third" OS, if it's Linux or OS X which will boot fine from an external.

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[brandone]

Just note that triple booting on one HDD can be hard to setup and get working right.

It's much easier to us e a VM or external HDD for the "third" OS, if it's Linux or OS X which will boot fine from an external.

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I'm surprised that your not plugging refit. This would be an instance where it would actually come in handy.

 

[balamw]

I'm surprised that your not plugging refit. This would be an instance where it would actually come in handy.

My experience with rEFIt is so-so, so I don't plug it. It is an option, but not one that is for all users.

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