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Old 03-03-2005, 04:48 PM   #1
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want to do a clean install

How do I completely remove my old windows install, format my drive before installing Debian? This is an older machine running xp home.
 
Old 03-03-2005, 05:09 PM   #2
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You can use the Debian partitioning tool to completely remove windows and then create new Linux partitions.
 
Old 03-04-2005, 01:58 AM   #3
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a big magnet
 
Old 03-04-2005, 02:03 AM   #4
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Another option would be to hook it up to the internet and let it self-destruct But reddazz's suggestion will be quicker ... or will it

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