Very Computer

by **Javie** » Wed, 28 Feb 2001 08:00:25

I'm planning to install WIN98 and Linux on the same hard drive. How do I go
about creating a dual boot? Also, should I install Windows first?

Thanks,
Javier

by **ERix** » Wed, 28 Feb 2001 13:30:24

Always install Windows (no matter which version) before Linux. From my
experience, it will not work vice versa. Also put Lilo in the master boot
record when given the option in the install process.

Quote:> I'm planning to install WIN98 and Linux on the same hard drive. How do I
go
> about creating a dual boot? Also, should I install Windows first?

> Thanks,
> Javier

by **Paul R. Wood** » Wed, 28 Feb 2001 13:06:41

> I'm planning to install WIN98 and Linux on the same hard drive. How do I go
> about creating a dual boot? Also, should I install Windows first?

> Thanks,
> Javier

Why? Do you like unreliability? Sorry. I actually have to dual-boot,
too, but only because my kids already had some games on CDROM. If this
machine were as fast as what I have at work I would be running VMWare.
I use it at work. The nice thing about it is that you don't have to
re-boot to get to Windows, and when (not if) Windows goes feet up, it
doesn't take down the whole machine, just the bit you permitted it to
tarnish when you configured VMWare. Check it out at www.vmware.com.

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Paul R. Woods This machine powered by Linux!