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Okay so I want to try at least 6 Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Fedora, Mandriva, Mint, Debian and SUSE) and get used to all of them. Is it wise to make six separate partitions (apart from my Windows partition) and have a total of 7 operating systems at once? I’m doing this here on my laptop. What I’m worried about is that whether it’ll screw my hard drive or not. Is this bad?
I’m allocating 3-4 gigs for each distro. I got 56 gigs for my OS’s (32 gigs for Windows alone and 24 for the Linux distros). I have a total of 298 gigs of disk capacity and the rest of the space (242 gigs) are for my personal files. Should be enough, eh?
@hawklord yes, I know the fixmbr. I’ve used Linux before, Ubuntu in particular; but that was ages ago. I just really like to try out other distros and do a study about the pros and cons of Linux (school org thing) and, consequently, get used to the environment. I must admit I’m a Linux noob so I have to have a hands-on experience as I will have more in the technical field, which I am in now.
Thank you, guys. Your answers are really helpful. I never knew you can only have 4 logical partitions in a disk. How could I be so stupid?

I’m a relatively new Linux user. I like both OpenSUSE and Ubuntu but haven’t used either for more than a week. I can do some decent stuff with bash. I need something to completely over rite Windows from my harddrive, and I don’t want anyting that runs IN Windows. I’m currently leaning towards Ubuntu because of its .deb files and extraordinary package management (ex. Synaptic)– I don’t really like YaST. Also, Ubuntu has a much larger community and following. However, SUSE is well-polished. My questions are the usual ones, and I’d like to hear info/input on everybody’s part. Also, does Ubuntu come default with the option of starting with GNOME or KDE and can Compiz work with both of these? How easy is the first installation? I’ve heard of a few bugs with Ubuntu, but I really think the package management (especially for me) is a leaning point towards Ubuntu. Thanks for the help.

have tried several (ubuntu, pclinux, suse) but would like something simple…..besides windows!!!

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I have decided not to get a Mac but a Non Apple PC with SUSE,
I know they have the compatibility list, But what if i wanted to build a PC?/Buy one built from like Asus.
How would i be able to know before i buy it?

Thanks.