Heyya folks! I am new to the world of linux.

I have laptop and have got a copy of SuSE 10.1.

I inserted the installation dvd at bootup and reached the same place as him. However, in my case, I get three such suggestions (apart from the resize, swap creation and root creation):

- Set moint point of /dev/hda5 to windows/C
- Set mount point of /dev/hda6 to windows/E
- Set mount point of /dev/hda7 to windows/F

My laptop's got a 40 GB HDD. Its got three partitions...one with windows installed on it...one with the programmes...and one with my documents. Currently I have windows xp. I WILL BE INSTALLING SUSE ON AN 80 GB EXTERNAL HDD WITH SOME DATA ON IT THAT I CAN'T GET RID OFF!

Do these suggestions mean that all my partitions will work? Is there any reason because of which I'll screw up my windows?

Thanks people...it would be a great help if you could let me know ASAP. I'm desperate to start using SuSE!

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