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What steps do I need to take to successfully install multiple linux distros on my computer?

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http://unix.stackexchange.com – I want to put my old laptop to use and install several of the most popular Linux distros on it. I currently have Windows 7 on it. My question is: How do I create a set up such that when I start the laptop a list of all the different distros appear as options? (HowTos)

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Dear Friends,

I am interested in installing multiple Linux distros on the same hard drive. Please tell me how I can do so. I have the following distros with me. Also let me know which one I should install from the list below. To be honest, I want to install all of them if possible. Which one I should install first, second etc.

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First off, Happy New Year.

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I have looked over previous posts, but was unable to see any threads discussing this particular topic specifically. I am trying to find the best laptop to install RedHat Linux on. I am probably going to install RHEL Server 6.0, since the new RHCSA exam is based on RHEL 6.0, I have access to various older distros.

Do I understand this correctly? When you install multiple distros on a UEFI system you only have to share the ESP. Each distro will use its own Grub. The finished /boot/efi/EFI will contain a folder for each of the 3 distros. ex. /boot/efi/EFI/redhat /boot/efi/EFI/debian /boot/efi/EFI/ubuntu The reason I ask is that Auntie Google hasn't been that helpful.