[ubuntu-in] Ubuntu and Archlinux Dual boot

[NARENDRA DIWATE]

Hi

I have been using Linux for the past 5 years, Opensuse initially, then
ubuntu, both dual boot with WinXP. I moved permanently to Ubuntu about 1.5
years ago. I like to keep my System upto date and hence that has involved
upgrading the OS every 6 months.

I would like to put an end to this 6 monthly upgrade madness by moving to a
rolling release, i.e Arch initially dual booting with Ubuntu.

Now pl help with these few Q's:
1. Is this a good Idea at all for a guy not very comfortable with command
line (but can live with it if needed) inspite of a 5 year linux Exp?
2. Though Arch is considered the best Rolling release, is it the best choice
for a guy like me? Are there any beginner friendly oned out there? Chakra is
still Alpha so not so comfortable. Frankly the Arch Documentation and Wiki
are the most comprehensive and well thought out i have seen in the recent
past.
3. If I can go ahead which should be installed first? Remember dual booting
with WinXP, XP is always installed first. Ubuntu comes with GRUB2, Arch with
GRUB Old. Naturally the Rolling release will stay, while the other OS might
change.
4. All my Data with live in separate partitions not along with any OS. So
Which FS type is better - EXT3 or EXT4. No WinXP, so no need of NTFS. In
addition it is backed up to a USB Hard Disk.

Regards

Narendra Diwate
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