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multibooting with linux

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by raswa

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I am having two operating systems win2k server( in NTFS partition ) & win98 ( in FAT32 partition ) in my PC.I want to install Redhat7.0 linux and make my system mutibooting.What is the best possible way to do this?

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by cis

Redhat 7.x will set up LILO (linux loader) for you when you choose the automatic partitioning in the "Workstation" install. When you boot there will be a menu including each OS that you may boot.

Also, RH 7.1 is much better than 7.0 due to compiler problems in the latter.

by jeffc

My experience with Windows 2000 / NT and Linux is that you can not install LILO on the MBR. If you do, your Windows install crashes (mine did only until I deleted the Linux partition with the Win2K setup from the CD) and LILO fails to boot either OS.

My suggestion is to create a boot disk if you are using Windows 2000 / NT and Linux. Windows 98 and Linux work great together for dual booting off of the MBR.

Just my 2 cents. Hope this helps.

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