Dual Boot with XP

Hey guys,
 
I just ordered a copy of Ark and I am really excited!  Here's the thing
though, I ordered it from EasyLinuxCDs.com (like your website said) and
they show that the distribution is 8 CDs.  But on your website, you only
show 5 to download.  So which is it, 5 or 8?  
 
I also have another  question though if you have a second.  I have a
200GB hard drive that I split into four 50GB partitions (or there
abouts).  I have formated 3 of them with NTFS for use with Windows XP
and have XP installed on the first partition.  I did not format the 2nd
partition, and the 3rd and 4th are the other two NTFS partition for
using with XP.  Will I be able to install Ark on to that 2nd partition
and have a dual boot system?
 
I already did a backup of all my important data, but I would rather not
have to restore everything if I could just do it right the first time.
I am familiar with Linux, but am by no means an expert or even a power
user.  But that's why I chose Ark, because it looks like the learning
curve won't be too bad.  Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!
 
 
Michael W. Vollmer
 
Web Developer
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
325 North Wells Street
Chicago, IL  60610
(312) 329-6636
www.csopp.edu