How to install multiple operating system in single computer

Now a days everybody is using more than one Operating System in a single computer based on their requirement. This is called multiboot or dual-boot configuration. Whenever you start your computer, In console you will get option to choose which operating system you want to load. For multiboot or dual-boot you need to install the second OS to separate partition. This is the small geek but a few don’t know how to do that. Now, I’m going to install two operating systems in a single system.

1) Installing First OS

I already installed openSUSE 13.1 on my PC. While installing, i didn’t partition my hard disk properly so/root partition took whole disk space. For multiboot i want a separate partition. So I’m going to resize the root partition using GParted.

2) How to resize active/primary root partition using GParted

Use the GParted to resize active/primary root partition to free disk space.

3) Installation Second OS

Now, I’m going to install Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. Insert your installation media and boot your system.
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4) Install Ubuntu on your system

Choose Install Ubuntu button to install Ubuntu 14.04 on your system.
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5) Preparing to Install Ubuntu

Verifying HDD Space and network connection. Everything is fine and we will install third party software later and hit Continue button to move forward.
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6) Installation Type

This step is important for installing multi OS in a single machine. If you have unallocated space in your hard drive first option is perfect one. It will automatically take that unallocated space and install Ubuntu 14.04 LTS with a separate partition.
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7) Installation got Completed

Now, installation got completed. Remove your installation media then hit Restart Now button.
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8) multiboot console

Now you can see both Operating Systems (Ubuntu & openSUSE) are visible in your console. Choose which one you want to load and enjoy it.
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Note : You can install N of Operating system in single machine, for that you need a separate partition that’s it.

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