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diff --git a/en/using-d-i/modules/os-prober.xml b/en/using-d-i/modules/os-prober.xml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..03aa06176 --- /dev/null +++ b/en/using-d-i/modules/os-prober.xml @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> +<!-- $Id$ --> + + <sect3 id="os-prober"> + <title>Detecting other operating systems</title> + +<para> + +Before a boot loader is installed, the installer will attempt to probe for +other operating systems which are installed on the machine. If it finds a +supported operating system, you will be informed of this during the boot +loader installation step, and the computer will be configured to boot this +other operating system in addition to Debian. + +</para><para> + +Note that multiple operating systems booting on a single machine is still +something of a black art. The automatic support for detecting and setting +up boot loaders to boot other operating systems varies by architecture and +even by subarchitecture. If it does not work you should consult your +boot manager's documentation for more information. + +<!-- TODO: Maybe include some arch-dependent tables with supported OS'es here --> + +</para> + +<note condition="sarge"><para> + +The installer may fail to detect other operating systems if the partitions on +which they reside are mounted when the detection takes place. This may occur if +you select a mountpoint (e.g. /win) for a partition containing another operating +system in <command>partman</command>, or if you have mounted partitions manually +from a console. + +</para></note> + + </sect3> |