Triple Boot - eCom 2.0, Win 7 & Linux




Rough draft -- any comments will be helpful!


New Systems that allows Grub to be installed on the root partition over the 137-160GB limit

(See below if you have an older system)


  • Partition the entire hard-drive using eComStation only (do not allow Win or Linux to touch your drive).
  • Install Windows 7
  • Install eComStation to Volume C:(eComStation)
  • Install eComStation to Volume M:(Maintenance)
  • Install Suse 11.4 - make sure to install Linux last

Note: Until Linux quits doing things 359 different ways, it should be installed last and installed at the end of the hard-drive. This is the best way to test different distros and protect your partition tables (Remember to only use eComStation to change your parition setup).


How to setup a Triple-boot System - When an old Bios will not allow Grub to install over the (137-160GB) limit.


  • Partition the entire hard-drive using eComStation only (do not allow Win or Linux to touch your drive).
  • Install Windows 7
  • Install eComStation to Volume C:(eComStation)
  • Install Suse 11.4 - make sure to install Linux last

Note: Until Linux quits doing things 359 different ways, it should be installed last and installed at the end of the hard-drive. This is the best way to test different distros and protect your partition tables (Remember to only use eComStation to change your parition setup).

  • My early dual boot to triple boot experience - here

More resources and notes

More on multiboot[1] that might be useful in refining your setup:
http://fm.no-ip.com/PC/install-doz-after.html
http://fm.no-ip.com/PC/partitioningindex.html
Felix Miata *** http://fm.no-ip.com/