Re: the new jaws on a duel-boot system
- From: "Adam Daou" <adam.daou@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2005 19:40:15 -0500
Hi Sean,
Tough question, especially when you think about Jaws 6 new activation feature
and re-activation request after hardware changes! I have both Linux and Windows
in the same computer and leaving in peace. First computer: Windows and Linux
leave in separate hard disks, socializing from time to time, but no BBQ party.
Second computer, weird coupling: Windows is the main Operating System, and
Linux is sheltered within a Windows folder, behaving like a guest, keeping low
profile but semi-active upon request. Anyway, here is my suggestion, first for
a Desktop:
- Instead of using one single hard drive, use two smaller ones, one for Linux
and one for Windows. This will give you a lot of freedom. You can remove one
without affecting the other. Plus, you can update and re-install at will
without pain.
- You can use either Lilo or Grub for dual-booting. You will need to setup your
own time delay in order to select the operating system using down arrow and
Enter. Some people prefer to use the Bios to select the booting hard disk (no
voice output).
- Partitioning a high GB capacity is not a good idea because if you have to
re-install Windows, anything can happen. I've been through that many times and
one can loose everything. That's why I recommend the use of Ghost to clone a
hard drive.
If you decide to buy a Notebook instead, I would recommend to buy Ghost and
Partition Magic because they will make things a lot easier. Here is my first
thought:
- I will install a Jaws demo for navigation and experimentation purposes.
- I will use ghost to clone my hard disk on CDs. Anything can happen during
experimentation.
- I will then use Partition Magic to create a Linux partition a mile away from
Windows. I will Install Linux in it and a boot Loader. Will test everything. If
I'm happy, I will install the full Jaws version. If I'm not, I might have to
re-install the Jaws demo and let it deal with my current partitioning
situation. If it works, I will install the full version. If worst comes to
worst, I can still use my disk image to reconstruct a situation prior to
partitioning and installing Linux. I will then make myself a good cup coffee,
chat with my Linux friends and maybe someone will suggest a better solution. In
any case, Ghost and Partition Magic will certainly make my exploration a lot
easier. Windows and Linux are both wonderful, and making them more accessible
is our daily challenge.
Just some first thoughts,
If you need more details, please contact me off list.
Adam
----- Original Message -----
From: Sean McMahon
To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2005 3:02 PM
Subject: the new jaws on a duel-boot system
I'm gunna buy a new notebook and/or desktop and will make it a duelboot
between
windows and linux. Do you folks know of any issues I have to be aware of with
doing this in reference to the new jaws authorization scheme? Does
jaws/windows
expect to be on a certain partician?
Sean
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