Re: Different partitions for "linux root"

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From: Nigel Osmond
Date: Sat, 09 Jan 1999 00:00

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On Thu, 7 Jan 1999 16:49:22 +1000, "David Ash" <cougar@microed.com.au>
wrote:

>Actually I have figured out what is wrong but my solution is not sufficient
>for my needs.
>I have made some free space for linux on my 2nd hard drive but the setup
>keeps telling me "BOOT PARTITION TOO BIG"  - which is resolved by installing
>the linux root onto the same hard drive as win98.  But I want to put it on
>my 2nd drive as my 1st is running out of space.  Is there a solution for
>this?!?!?
>
>
Hi 
Put the required partitions on your second drive when you install
Linux,then install LILO on the Master Boot  Record.
When you Boot,after the LILO prompt enter Linux.
Linux will then run off of the second drive
Nigel

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Date: 1999/01/09
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