dual boot

greg108 · 08-03-2003, 09:15 PM

Hi there,
I would like to reinstall WinME and install Redhat 9 on a separate partition.

What is the easiest way to do that?

Also how does this dual boot thing work?

Thanks

fancypiper · 08-03-2003, 09:28 PM

First, partition your drive(s) as desired, then install the crash-prone, other OS ignoring popular OS, then install Linux.

Ranish Partition Manager

# Linux filesystem structure
Directory Navigation Help File
Filesystems, Directories, and Devices Help File
Proper Filesystem Layout

# Pre-installation guides
GNU/Linux pre-installation checklist
The Pre-Installation Help File

# Multi-booting
Multiboot with GRUB Mini-HOWTO
Installing a bootloader

# Red Hat links
Red Hat Linux Manuals
Get your mp3 support here
Maximum RPM
rpmfind
Easier software management: apt4rpm - Red Carpet
Red Hat 8.0 Tips & Tricks

# Red Hat 7.3 down configuration commands
setup leads to several configuration tools

# Red Hat 7.3 up configuration commands
Configure soundcard:
redhat-config-soundcard
Configure X server:
redhat-config-xfree86
Configure network:
redhat-config-network
Manage software:
redhat-config-packages

# Handling NTFS
New Technology FileSystem (NTFS) HOWTOs
Linux NTFS project

Skyline · 08-03-2003, 09:39 PM

Re-install ME as you would do ordinarily - making sure you leave some free unpartitioned space at the end of your drive for Red Hat to go on.

Then simply, set your BIOS to boot from the cd-rom drive and boot from your 1st - RH9 CD

Let Red hat install itself automatically in the free space.

Install either GRUB or LILO to the MBR.

Make a boot floppy near the end of the Red Hat install process.

Any problems - re-post.