Here are the step I followed to install two distributions of Linux:
- Install the first distribution normally with GRUB in the MBR.
- While installing the second distribution make sure to set GRUB in its root partition.
- At this point the second distribution should not be available in GRUB Boot loader, login in the first distribution as root and edit /etc/grub.conf and add the following lines:
Linux Distribution 2
root (hd0,2)
chainloader +1 - Save and restart your PC you should have 2 choices in GRUB, select “Linux Distribution 2”or whatever name you gave in grub.conf and this should start the second Linux distribution.

Jean-Luc started CNX Software in 2010 as a part-time endeavor, before quitting his job as a software engineering manager, and starting to write daily news, and reviews full time later in 2011.
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