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On Tue, 2 Dec 1997, M.L. Scott wrote:

> 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 

Great.. Glad to see you're converting!

> (i) What is the best program for partioning a hard drive? 

If you want to partition an existing MS-DOS partition into a MS-DOS
partition and a Linux partition, your only free choice is FIPS.

> (ii) Are there any risks involved - loss of data etc.?

There is some. If your computer is knocked, switched off or touched during
the repartitionization process you could lose a bit of data. 

Other than that, it's completely safe!

> (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 go and use the whole 500MB free, and try and clean up your W95
partition a bit, so you have even more room. Remove stuff you don't need
anymore from your W95 setup, ie: Dial Up Networking, Accessories, etc.. 

I suggest you leave a Word Processor and a printer driver, so that you can
print if you decide the printing software in Linux has too steep learning
curver (try it! it's getting easier by the day).

> I would appreciate any help anyone could give me.

No worries.

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