Re: Can I add another HD and just install Linux on it ???

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From: Brent
Date: Sun, 09 May 1999 00:00

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When you install Linux it will install its own boot loader (Lilo) Then
during installation you merely select win98 or Linux as your default
bootup...and you have the option of booting the other at boot-up if you so
wish :)

-Brent-

(To reply to meh, simply remove 'nospam from me email addy :P )


Patrick Tamine wrote in message <3734C1B5.88DE9F3F@pandora.be>...
>I've got a PC with Windows 98 installed on it.
>
>I'd like to buy a second HD (because I don't wanna format my actual HD
>to install both systems on it) and install Linux on it.
>
>If I do so, can I boot from the HD dedicated to Windows OR the HD
>dedicated to Linux.... Do I have the choice, or have I got to reinstall
>my PC and make a startup menu that allows me to load Windows or Linux
>????
>
>Thx for the advice...
>

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