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a bootable partition must start *and end* above 1024 cylinders. You need to
create a small /boot partition where the kernel will be stored. The root
partition can go anywhere. In your case, you'd set it up like this (assuming
the first free cylinder is 1000):

1000 - 1001 - /boot partition
1002 - whatever / partition

see large-disk HOWTO at www.linux.org/help for more info

Eugene

tr8a <dravis69@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> hi. first LINUX RULEZ!!!!
>
> ok, i'm planning on using windows & linux on the same PC (I need windows
for
> school work, and other family members). I have an installation guide and
> basically When i try to create a linux native partition using Disk Druid,
it
> says 'boot partition too big' and can't create even though i have used
FIPS
> (First Interactive non-destructive Partitioning Software) and checked that
i
> am creating my linux partition well before the 1024th cylinder (even
before
> the 1000th cylinder), it still reports the same problem. it is red hat 6.0
i
> am installing and the cd is not faulty because it has been installed fine
on
> another PC and on this one before (but a problem arose - first with linux
> [no GUI], then with windows - so i reformatted and am trying to install
> linux now).
>
> PLEASE HELP!!! I am young and I'm sure you would all like to 'convert' me
to
> a LINUXian.
>
> from ted - all help appreciated.
>
>
>
>

tr8a <dravis69@hotmail.com> wrote
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The phrase is "Cross Posted".  It is also known as Spammed!

> <PLEASE SEND REPLIES TO dravis@mail.com>
That is not how you do it.  All replies should be sent back onto UseNet so
that others may read and learn.

> hi. first LINUX RULEZ!!!!
Get a spellchecker.  The word is "rules" - and DONT SHOUT!

What distribution of Linux and what have you got for a PC?
If you want to make life really easy for yourself.  Put in an additional
hard disc and Install Linux onto that.  You could also be lazy and only have
2 partitions on it - / and swap.  I expect that may not be approved of by
some people but it is not compulsory, even if good practice, to partition it
up in organised chunks.
See if you know someone who runs Linux and talk to them.  The choice of the
right distribution (Redhat, Debian, SuSE, Definite....) seems to be a matter
of taste.  Personally I buy a different dostro each time I want a change.
Every one has a different install procedure.  They all seem to be getting
easier though.
Don't take what seems like the easy route and get one that installs into
your DOS/Windows partition.  Apparently, they are dull of problems and
performance is lousy.
Be prepared to wipe and reinstall it many times before you have fot it
right.  You may do it anyway for the practice!
Read the manuals/HowTo's/bumph etc.
Have fun.

--
Scott
Linux, the ultimate Windows NT Service Pack
www.nerdperfect.com

In article <fGbn4.7883$VJ1.14039@newsfeeds.bigpond.com>,
  "tr8a" <dravis69@hotmail.com> wrote:
> <THIS EMAIL HAS BEEN MULTI-POSTED on alt.linux, alt.os.linux,
> aus.computers.linux, it.comp.linux, linux, linux.redhat.install,
> uk.comp.os.linux>
> <PLEASE SEND REPLIES TO dravis@mail.com>
>
> hi. first LINUX RULEZ!!!!
>
> ok, i'm planning on using windows & linux on the same PC (I need
windows for
> school work, and other family members). I have an installation guide
and
> basically When i try to create a linux native partition using Disk
Druid, it
> says 'boot partition too big' and can't create even though i have
used FIPS
> (First Interactive non-destructive Partitioning Software) and checked
that i
> am creating my linux partition well before the 1024th cylinder (even
before
> the 1000th cylinder), it still reports the same problem. it is red
hat 6.0 i
> am installing and the cd is not faulty because it has been installed
fine on
> another PC and on this one before (but a problem arose - first with
linux
> [no GUI], then with windows - so i reformatted and am trying to
install
> linux now).
>
> PLEASE HELP!!! I am young and I'm sure you would all like
to 'convert' me to
> a LINUXian.
>
> from ted - all help appreciated.
>

CONSIDER GETTING REMOVABLE/MOBILE RACKS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU'RE USING
WITH OTHER (FAMILY) MEMBERS.

THE RACKS ARE CHEAP, EASY AND MOST OF ALL SAFE!
I'VE HEARD TOO MANY CASES OF BLOWING THE HARD DRIVES UNDER MULTI O/S
ENVIRONMENT.

MY 2 CENTS.
_swamarama_



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