T61 (Intel): Steps for Lion & Mint install to 2nd HD?

[Radioguy]

Hi Guys,

I've been perusing some of the recent threads here for instructions, and most seem to be step-by-steps for dual boots, or based on other models. I'm curious if anyone has done a clean install to a secondary HD that could be run from a 2nd HDD adapter in the Ultrabay, and differences for an install on an Intel-based T61.

I specifically want to install Lion or Snow Leopard to a empty 160GB drive in my UB. I'd also like to leave room for a Mint install there too, since I won't be doing a dual-boot one on my main HD (Had thought about it). Are there some changes or preparation I should undertake before the OS install to make sure I can then add Linux? (Like using a different bootloader, formatting it differently etc)

I appreciate any advice.

[Radioguy]

I'm still in need, and with a free weekend ahead.

Thanks for any help.

[adidasprince]

To an OS, there's no difference between internal SATA and Ultrabay SATA.
Lion installer can see both.

If you gonna make ur UB HDD dual-boot, you may have to
- Partition UB HDD as GPT
- Install the Linux first, then the Lion
- Use Chameleon or other darwin bootloader in UB HDD
- Use chain0 method or sth. like that b/c Chameleon cannot chain boot Win in another drive.

You may see my Lion installation post and try it.

[Radioguy]

Thanks!

I don't plan on booting Win7 via the 2nd HD bootloader, and want the primary HD untouched (Don't want to screw with TV button functionality or R&R), so I'd F12 or set the BIOS to boot from the 2nd HD.

- Partition UB HDD as GPT

I thought three partitions were necessary: One for Lion, one for Linux, and one for storage?

- Install the Linux first, then the Lion

Without GRUB? Or, should I install GRUB to the Linux partition and have Chameleon chainload? If Chameleon can boot Linux without GRUB, I'd rather avoid the additional process.

- Use Chameleon or other darwin bootloader in UB HDD

Darwin has no GUI, right? (At least, not that I have seen yet) Chameleon reminds me of Refit, which I'm used to.

- Use chain0 method or sth. like that b/c Chameleon cannot chain boot Win in another drive.

Since I don't want Chameleon to boot Win 7, should I avoid that?

[bense]

install grub to the partition, not to the MBR