Re: Getting rid of MS-win
--- AlienSprite <aliensprite@uol.com.br> wrote:
> >>Is it possible to install Windows 98 on another
> drive than primary
> >>master or on a partition on the end of a drive?
> Yes, it it possible.
>
> >>Ideally I would reserve 2Gb on the end of my drive
> to install
> >>Windows if I have to for whatever reason.
> That's the structure that I have on my machine.
>
> >>Is it at all possible with lilo or grub? How
> should I partition the
> >>drive? Are there other things to consider?
> Lilo is kind of sick with booting Win, but nothing
> you can't handle.
> Partioning your drive is somewhat a personal thing;
> it depends on your needs
> and your system. Structure Debian as you wish an
> leave just a small piece
> for Win. :)
>
> >>After using Windows for years I haven't missed it
> for a moment since
> >>using Debian. It just feels a bit scary to get
> past the point of no
> >>return.
> Well, you don't have to get rid of Windows for now.
> Sometimes I must use
> tools that are only avaliable at Win, that's why i
> keep it alive.
>
I also have a dual boot windows/debian system. I
hardly ever go to Windows, but once in awhile, that's
where the best utility for something is. Lilo can
certainly handle Windows on its partition, or on a
separate disc.
I have 2 discs, each with a windows and a linux
partition. Works great.
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