Dual Boot Slackware/XP help

http:// · 03-08-2008, 08:11 AM

Hello,

I have 2 HDD's and on the first one I have XP installed, the 2nd one I reserve for Linux.

When I tried to install Slackware and I got into the part where I was supposed to partition my drive, cfdisk just showed the first HDD where XP was installed and not where I planned to install Slackware.

How can I go to the 2nd HDD so I can install Slackware on it.

Thank you for your time.
Mike

Peacedog · 03-08-2008, 08:30 AM

Hi http://, Welcome to lq. Did you specify the drive with cfdisk?

Code:

cfdisk /dev/hdb

good luck. ;-)

allend · 03-08-2008, 08:32 AM

cfdisk should show your second hard disk as either sdb ( for a scsi disk ) or hdb ( for an IDE disk).

http:// · 03-08-2008, 08:42 AM

ooops...

this is embarassing...

I apologize for wasting your time.

shadowsnipes · 03-08-2008, 09:31 AM

No problem. If you haven't already done so I recommend you read the slackbook. If you are new to slackware, print it out and stick it in a binder. Even if you move away from slackware most of what is in there will apply to other distros.

Also, I recommend you join the security mailing list so you will be informed of security updates. See section 2.2.2 of the slackbook for this.

onebuck · 03-08-2008, 03:20 PM

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by http://

ooops...

this is embarassing...

I apologize for wasting your time.

Welcome to LQ & Slackware!

Don't be embarrassed, we all make mistakes. No time wasted.
Checkout the Slackware® Essentials & Slackware® Basics as they will help you.

These links and others can be found at 'Slackware-Links' .