[glug-t] Re: Query regarding /boot partition

On Wed, 13 Jun 2007, Harishankaran K wrote:

> What is the advantage/disadvantage of creating a separate /boot
> partition while installing Linux (I would like to have both Windows
> and Linux in my system ).

/boot partition and dual boot is not related to each other. If you 
want to have 2 OS in your system, then divide the HDD in to two 
partition and install the OS.

> Till now, i haven't allocated a separate /boot partition when i
> install Linux . So am i missing something by not providing the /boot
> partition ?

As a desktop users, NO.

Bye :)
-- 
Bharathi S

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