If partitions really weren't safer, Linux/Windows/etc would make dual-booting unworkable; as it is only the bootloaders are occasionally problematic.

Now install Mac OS X (use our guide if you don't know how) on partition #1 and you should be able to dual-boot problem-free. Pretty easy!

Now that Boot Camp and Parallels work together, you can choose between virtualizing or booting into your Windows installation depending on what you have to do. Here's how to get it set up.

Always Install Windows First and Linux Second When building a dual-boot PC, the order in which you install both operating systems is crucial.