Can I Install 3 OSes on One Computer?

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Installing multiple operating systems, such as Red Hat, Windows 98, and FreeBSD, on a single computer can lead to compatibility issues, particularly with USB devices. In this discussion, the user experienced significant boot delays and system freezes when attempting to boot FreeBSD after installing a new USB keyboard. The problem was identified as a conflict with the keyboard during the boot process, which could be resolved by unplugging the keyboard before booting. This indicates that hardware compatibility is crucial when setting up a multi-OS environment.

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  • Understanding of dual-boot configurations
  • Familiarity with FreeBSD installation and troubleshooting
  • Knowledge of USB device compatibility issues
  • Basic skills in using Safe Mode for diagnostics
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  • Research FreeBSD hardware compatibility lists
  • Learn about dual-booting with GRUB and its configuration
  • Investigate USB device driver issues in FreeBSD
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This discussion is beneficial for system administrators, developers, and tech enthusiasts interested in multi-boot configurations and troubleshooting hardware compatibility issues in FreeBSD.

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if i want to nstall 3 oses on one computer, is it posible ?

i have a computer with lredhat and win 98 but after install freebsd, freebsd dowsn't work properly.
It boots but it takes 20 minutes before completing for me to use it
and sometimes while booting, it stops to check "new hardware installation",
then does not go on moving the status bar and my monitor screen gets completely dark. but the green light is still on.
and the hard disk is still normaly reading, while the computer doesn't get back to freebsd anymore.

What happens ?
thank you.
 
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Thank you duardo, my problem happens to be with keyboard which is not us/international one.
I boot in safemode a nd try to look at how the system works[verbal], but when it comes to "check new usb install"--I am connecting my new keyboard at the time too--and it stops until my screen goes black. Of course if I unplug my keyboard, it will boot smoothly but after taht my keyboard goes dead/frozen

Do you know how to fix this kind of usb problem ?
Thank you

-Soul dina
 
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