Re: Dual boot system

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From: xixax.delete.this.to.reply. Antt...
Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 00:00

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The fleshy one known as DaZZa <dazza@zipper.zip.com.au> did smite
their keyboard thus:

>First step is to install Win98. The reason for this is because if you
>install Linux first, WindoZe will overwrite LILO, and you'll have a tough
>time getting back to Linux.

That's why you use dd to copy it to a safe place. Or use lilo from the
emergency boot floppy you made to write a new MBR.

Antti
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"It's the worst feeling in the world to love a song and then
discover that what they're singing about is lame" - Kristin Hersh

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From: xixax.delete.this.to.reply.@spirit.com.au (Antti Roppola)
Subject: Re: Dual boot system
Date: 1999/01/20
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