Re: setting up multi boot system
I have set up several dual-boot systems (linux-windows3.1, linux-NT, and
linux-w98). If you have partition magic, I have had success shrinking the
vfat partition and creating linux partitions. However, if the linux
partition is far from the master boot-block, then you will, I think, need
to use a boot-floppy that points to the linux partition. There is an
option for this during the Debian install. The same is true if you choose
to put linux on a separate disk. Understand that you cannot run the two
OS's simultanesously without something like vm-ware.
Arthur H. Edwards
712 Valencia Dr. NE
Abq. NM 87108
(505) 256-0834
On Mon, 12 Jun 2000, David Dodson wrote:
> Hello
> I've never run any kind of other operating system besides windows and I was
> considering setting up debian on one of my workstations at the office since
> its the only place I have computer and internet access. I still need to
> keep windows and absolutely under no circumstances can I have one of these
> machines out of order. It'll be my job. So my question is, is it realistic
> to partition my drive and set up debian and what not and still expect to be
> able to use windows even if something weird is going on with debian? I
> would think that you would get an option on which drive to boot from before
> either operating system is being used right? Probably a stupid question but
> I couldn't find an answer anywhere else.
>
>
> Kindest Regards
> -David
>
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