A Windows/Linux/Mobo Conundrum

[Lancelot59]

I'm getting close to ordering my machine and I want to be able to run both Windows Vista and Ubuntu (Hardy Heron). So the setup I want to have is this:

HDD #1: Files/Programs drive formatted FAT32
HDD #2: Partitioned Windows/Ubuntu with dual-boot

Also I'm planning to use an Asus Striker II Extreme and I've heard of Ubuntu having issues with that board.

[J-Roc]

I dont see why it would have a problem with the board. The 790i is a very comon and upto-date chipset. See if other boards with the same chipset have simillar problems.

[Lancelot59]

I did, I took a look at an EVGA board. The issues seem to be centred around system stability.

Striker II Extreme (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131274)
EVGA Thing (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188025)

Also will Vista work properly with that sort of setup? I've heard of it having random errors when placed on a partitioned drive with Ubuntu.

[progbuddy]

I think it will work fine with Hardy Heron. 7.04 and 6.10 were kinda buggy in my experience with them... It seems to have much more support.