Dual Boot PC systems
Has anyone on here set up and is using a Dual boot PC?
I just read how this is possible and was curious as to how it works out in reality.
What my intention is, is to have two hard drives, one with Vista basic and one with XP.
My questions are:
-Will I be able to access and use the data on both hard drives no matter which operating system I'm using.
-Can I make a couple of directories common, for example my documents etc. Maybe even have duplicate directories that both have a copy of each document in it (essentially an automatic document back up system.)
-If I install software in one system, will I be able to access it with the other system? For example Word is installed on the XP drive, if I operate the system in Vista would Word work or would I need to do two installs?
-Is there software out there that allows seamless operation where I can do the above?
-Is all I'm essentially doing is creating two PC's using the same hardware but are essentially two seperate entities?
If anyone has any advice or suggestions I welcome them.
Thanks.
JM