Adding Windows XP on a macbook pro running MacOS and Ubuntu

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Published on 2011-01-12T01:50:27Z Indexed on 2011/01/12 1:55 UTC
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My Macbook Pro already dual boots MacOSX or Ubuntu with ReFit. I would like to add Windows 7 in the mix. I can make enough space in the Mac partition to accomodate that, but just want to be sure the Windows installation is not going to wipe out anything and I will still be able to access both OS.

Anything else to watch out for is welcome.

(Sorry for not posting a question about an actual problem, but I figured that when I have a problem, it will just be too late).

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