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Article #3253Re: Linux Questions
From: Michael Mielke
Date: Sun, 11 Jul 1999 00:00
Date: Sun, 11 Jul 1999 00:00
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Instead, use LILO, it will make it easier to boot linux than having to boot from a boot disk. You must set windows ahead of linux instead of after linux on the partitions in '/etc/lilo.conf'. > Yes you can use Windoze (Ms-windows) and others on the same system > I would recommend that you make a partion for both that is the way to go > windoze can be the default OS and u can boot Linux from a floppy > > > calcwizard@yahoo.com wrote in message > <3782c8c2.2102707@news.telcomplus.net>... > >I am considering using Linux on a new system I am building, my > >problem is I am currently using all microsoft products, Office 97, > >Win 98 etc. Will I be able to use these things on my new puter, or > >are they not compatable. > > > >Also, I visited the Linux website, and it said that Linux was free, > >what is the difference between the free version, and the ones I see > >for sale, like RedHat, and Linux? > > > > ------ ------- |\ /| ICHAEL If you have any | \/ | http://dave.mielke.cc/~michael other comments | | IELKE just email me @ michael@mielke.cc
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