ok I have another question how do I Linux use "parted" and save the first partition to Windows?

I would partition your drive 1/2 and 1/2. Install windows, then install Linux. In the boot loader options in Linux, make sure you select "Write to MBR", that will allow you to dual boot. Otherwise Windows will automatically take over. Those bastards!

I wanna install windows but when I put in my bootdisk I get the error Remove Disks or Other Media...can you help me?

Do you already have Linux installed?

yes I do have Linux installed

I have Linux on my sister and not Windows I need to get Windows but the bootdisk won't load...there has to be another way to get windows installed

I was reading your other post. You don't have windows on your computer right now so a boot disk will not do anything. You are going to need to reinstall windows. My suggestion is use Windows 2000. When you are running the install, remove all partitions on your drive. Then create 1 partition to be 1/2 the size of the total drive (ie. 40GB drive would have 2 20GB partitions). Then install windows on your partition that you created.

After you have windows installed, install Linux. I would suggest Mandrake 9.1. Use the option to keep all existing partitions and use existing free space. That will install Linux on the free space and leave Windows alone. Then, in the boot loader, select "Write to MBR". that will allow you to dual boot, so when you start the computer you can choose if you want to use windows or linux.

hope that helps.

I know but the problem Is I can't get the install windows unless I have bootdisk right? Or is there another way I can install windows without a bootdisk? PLEASE HELP...lol

which version of windows are you trying to install?

I am trying to install Windows 98....
is there a way I can contact you through like AIM or something? it will be much easier

rey nacho2k

you're not answering my IMS