Linux - Newbie This Linux forum is for members that are new to Linux.
Just starting out and have a question?
If it is not in the man pages or the how-to's this is the place! |
| Notices |
Welcome to LinuxQuestions.org, a friendly and active Linux Community.
You are currently viewing LQ as a guest. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. Registration is quick, simple and absolutely free. Join our community today!
Note that registered members see fewer ads, and ContentLink is completely disabled once you log in.
Are you new to LinuxQuestions.org? Visit the following links:
Site Howto |
Site FAQ |
Sitemap |
Register Now
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. If you need to reset your password, click here.
Having a problem logging in? Please visit this page to clear all LQ-related cookies.
Get a virtual cloud desktop with the Linux distro that you want in less than five minutes with Shells! With over 10 pre-installed distros to choose from, the worry-free installation life is here! Whether you are a digital nomad or just looking for flexibility, Shells can put your Linux machine on the device that you want to use.
Exclusive for LQ members, get up to 45% off per month. Click here for more info.
|
 |
01-21-2004, 07:14 PM
|
#1
|
|
LQ Newbie
Registered: Jan 2004
Posts: 14
Rep: 
|
hda windows, hdc linux
Hello all, I'm learning linux and i'd like to put windows on one hard drive and linux on another within the same tower, how might I pull this off?  |
|
|
|
|
01-21-2004, 07:17 PM
|
#2
|
|
Moderator
Registered: Apr 2002
Location: earth
Distribution: slackware by choice, others too :} ... android.
Posts: 23,067
|
You just about got it right :)
Have you got any more concrete questions?
As for the boot-manager installation: whether it's
Grub or Lilo, MBR is a good choice ...
Cheers,
Tink
|
|
|
|
|
01-21-2004, 07:18 PM
|
#3
|
|
Senior Member
Registered: May 2003
Location: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Distribution: slackware
Posts: 4,185
Rep: 
|
just install windows first on hda, then install linux second on hdc and then when linux is up and running you will add an entry to your lilo.conf file or grub.conf file depending on which bootloader you use, and then when you boot your computer up you will have an option to pick either or ..
|
|
|
|
|
01-21-2004, 07:25 PM
|
#4
|
|
LQ Newbie
Registered: Jan 2004
Posts: 14
Original Poster
Rep:
|
DrOzz, ty I'll do just that. I'm sure later I'll have more questions, but for now ty for the quick reply
dataport
|
|
|
|
|
01-21-2004, 07:26 PM
|
#5
|
|
Senior Member
Registered: May 2003
Location: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Distribution: slackware
Posts: 4,185
Rep:
|
well in any case, i can tell your going to need assitance on the editing of your *.conf file, that is if you don't find an answer on your own searching around, but i mean once you get into linux and have it up and running, then all you have to do is pop back here and ask the question ...
but for now, you have the general idea ..
|
|
|
|
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:31 PM.
|
|
|
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing
Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute
content, let us know.
|
|
 Latest Threads
LQ News
|
|
