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Partitioning

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From: M.L. Scott
Date: Tue, 02 Dec 1997 00:00
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Hello,

Well I have seen the light and have decided to try running Linux on my 
computer along with Windows 95. I understand that the way to do this is 
to partition my hard drive. Because I have never done this before, I am 
wondering if someone could give me some advice as to how to go about it 
or point me to any relevant information on the Internet.

My main questions are : 
(i) What is the best program for partioning a hard drive? 
(ii) Are there any risks involved - loss of data etc.?
(iii) How much memory should I allow for Linux, considering that I would 
like to use more or less its full capabilities, including networking, 
programming etc, and restrict Windows 95 to games and little else? I have 
about 500MB free at the moment.

I would appreciate any help anyone could give me.

M. Scott   
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From: s340350@student.SPAMGUARDuq.edu.au (M.L. Scott)
Subject: Partitioning
Date: 1997/12/02
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