Can Windows 95 co-exist with FreeBSD?

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2.8. Can Windows 95 co-exist with FreeBSD?

Install Windows 95 first, after that FreeBSD. FreeBSD's boot manager will then manage to boot Win95 and FreeBSD. If you install Windows 95 second, it will boorishly overwrite your boot manager without even asking. If that happens, see the next section.

Frequently Asked Questions for FreeBSD 2.X : Installation : Can Windows 95 co-exist with FreeBSD?
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