-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Linux
- From: "BashfulBob" <BashfulBob@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 23 May 2003 19:01:16 -0500
Hi
I have a question about multiple OS's with Linux.
When you partition the disk for multiple OS's (say 98SE and Linux) what type
of partition do you make Linux and do you let Linux do the partitions or can
you use something like partition magic.
Same question applies if you use Win2k with Linux.
Bob
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----- Original Message -----
From: "unclerichard" <unclerichard@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2003 5:00 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Linux
>
> Rick" The problem with Knoppix could be anything from a faulty disc to
possibly a hidden partition
> on your HD.
>
> As for distro I would go for either Redhat 9 or Mandrake 9.1 Both have an
easy install setup and
> seem to be able to cope with a wide range of hardware.
>
> If you run WINXP, you'll find dual booting a major problem but I have dual
booted Linux with WIN98
> and Win ME.
>
> Both Redhat and Mandrake have a partition manager that will resize your
the active partition on your
> HD. Just remember to run scandisl and defrag before hand. Both also have a
bootloader - Grub is
> best - to handle a dual boot.
>
> For WIN XP either put it on your second HD or boot the linux partition
from a floppy disk. I would
> suggest the former.
>
> THere are a number of boot managers out there and I would suggest you do
some research.
>
> I should make clear I make no claim to be a Linux or any other kind of
expert and others on this
> list are free to make any corrections they feel necessary,
>
> Richard Innes
> Auckland New Zealand
> unclerichard@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>
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