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Old 06-14-2005, 11:52 PM   #1
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Red Hat Linux 9 & Win 98


Want to install Red Hat Linux 9 on a win 98 platform.
Have 3 partitions namely C2.5 GB) D2.5 GB) and E5 GB)

Have win 98 installed on C:
Want to install Linux on D: without disturbing C: or E:
Can it be done simply by booting with Linux CD and tell it to install Linux on the second partition and it will make the swap, root etc. within that partition automatically.

Is it that simple or do I have to do something else.

Shall be thankfull if I can get a step by step installation guide.


Also, is the procedure same for WIN XP platform?
 
Old 06-14-2005, 11:56 PM   #2
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boot from your first linux cd during the installation time diskdruid(partition manager) will available, through that delete that D:/ and select the option to install linux in free space avilable, then it will automatically u can install linux .
 
Old 06-15-2005, 12:23 AM   #3
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yes it is same for xp too
 
Old 06-15-2005, 01:42 AM   #4
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Thanks for the quick response.

Doing this way will the other two partitions C: and E: remain unaffected?

Secondly do I have to configure something for dual booting or will it be automatic?
 
Old 06-15-2005, 02:11 AM   #5
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do it no problems , first install windows 98 after that linux then linux bootloader will automatically configure windows also,ie: dual boot.
 
  


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