Ubuntu/Debian 32, and later install W7 OEM 64?

[Pott]

I'm building a PC but there's a complete lack of W7 64 in English here in Luxembourg. So I ordered online a W7 home premium OEM 64 bits.
However I am not convinced by Ubuntu's 64bits version. I tried a live version and had issues with flash for instance. I'd rather keep it safe.

As I should have all my components to my new PC Before W7, I wanted to install either 10.04 or the latest Debian testing version before so I can enjoy the PC a bit, and then later install W7 on the PC.
I don't mind installing W7 over Ubuntu however if I can do a side by side install and later re-install GRUB2 I'd be happier :)

PC specs:
Core i3-540
MSI Cyclone GTX460 768MB OC
4GB DDR3 1,333Mhz RAM

Would this work out ok? I hear W7's quite picky with dual boots... Thanks!

[Rubi1200]

Ubuntu and Windows can live together in a dual-boot setup. The preferred method is to install Windows first and then Ubuntu.

However, there is no reason not to install Ubuntu and then Windows. In that case, reinstall GRUB and you are all set.

Some links to help you:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/DualBoot/Windows
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Grub2#Reinstalling%20from%20LiveCD

[Pott]

Thanks. I'll probably do a wipe with Gparted from a live CD and then install W7 OEM.

The BIO resides on the mobo and as such there is 0 risk in wiping out a hard drive from a new system, is that correct?

Yes, data will be backed up etc...