Install First? Linux or WinXP

I'm starting with a blank 80 gig harddrive and would like to be able to Dual
Boot Debian Linux or WinXP.

My question is which operating system should I install first? How would you
split the harddrive up? Can both systems read the same files if
I partitioned the drive into 3; 1. for Linux 2. for WinXP 3. My
personal files



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Relevant Pages

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