SuSE Linux Installation

JonnyL · 12-18-2002, 12:30 PM

I expect this question has already been asked/answered somewhere, but, sorry, I can't find it!
I am about to install SuSE Linux 8.1 as a first time Linux user. I want to install it to replace Windows XP.
The question I would like answered before I start anything is, do I remove all traces of Windows and its associated programs first?
If so, do I repartition the hard disk and let the Linux installation do the format, or what?
Any thoughts and advice would be most gratefully received...!!!
Many thanks.
JonnyL

bobo_daclown · 12-18-2002, 01:00 PM

Just leave it all alone. During the installation, you should be prompted to partition. Then, partition the hard drive as you want and let it format the partitions. TaDa

blinux1 · 12-18-2002, 08:32 PM

during the install, you will be prompted by disk druid...you can use it to format partitions, and in your case, wipe a hard drive clean. 1)wipe the hard drive 2) format main/ root partion, 3)format swap space. If the install doesn't work, don't panic: you can just boot and install again.