[ILUG] Linux Installation

[Bill Appelbe]

Hi
You will need to figure out how much space to give each OS, and
partition
the drives accordingly.
Install the Microsoft OS's first - AFAIK thy both will detect each other 
and automatically sort out the dual booting.

To install Linux install as usual (swap & root partitions - etc) when it
comes to the LILO install make sure you install it to the root partition
(eg hdb1
depending on how you lay it out) and NOT the MBR (master boot record).
there is a HOWTO on it see
http://ldp.compsoc.com/HOWTO/mini/Linux+NT-Loader.html
for full details on how to use the NT loader to boot Linux.

hope this helps

Bill

David Fitzpatrick wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Im new to Linux (but hopefully not for much longer) and am looking for
> some advice on partioning drives before installation.
> 
> I have 2 HDDs (one 4.3GB and one 8.4GB). They are blank at the moment.
> I want to have WINNT, WIN98 and Linux running on the pc.
> 
> What are the best steps to take to get my system up and running?
> 
> I'ld really appreciate any advice anyone can give me.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> David Noel Fitzpatrick
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