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balta
April 24th, 2011, 04:51 PM
Hi there,
First of all: HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!
Back on topic now.
Here's the scenario: I've got a netbook which dual boots ubuntu and windows xp using grub legacy.
Now I'd like to overwrite my current ubuntu 10.04 installation with a brand new 11.04.
Grub is my main preoccupation: I'm worried installing 11.04 over the old installation may cause quite a mess due to the two grubs not going along well.
My question is:
Is it safe* to overwrite the older ubuntu installation with the new using the "traditional" bootable USB method?

*safety includes windows accessibility and data preservation.

Sorry if my question is silly: I don't really understand how does grub work.
Sorry if my question was already asked: if this is the case please point me to it.

Thanks for your attention and happy easter again!

wojox
April 24th, 2011, 04:55 PM
It's safe. Grub2 will be written to your MBR and grub legacy will not reside any where. Grub2 will pick up Windows as well.

balta
April 24th, 2011, 04:57 PM
Dear wojox,
thanks for your extremely quick, precise and comforting reply.
Once again happy easter.
Thanks.
<3