🚀 go-pugleaf

Hi Barbara,

> I will only be able to allocate around 60MB of hard-disk space to
> linux (which may be rather minimalist, especially given that I
> have only 4MB of RAM).
>
  4Mb will be a bit tight for Linux; it likes something like 16Mb.  It may run 
in 8Mb, not sure.  If you have a CD-ROM drive, you can install Linux into as 
little as 10Mb of hard disk space.  Slackware comes with a fully operating 
filesystem that you can run off the CD-ROM directly.

> Worse, I don't like the idea of 
> repartioning my HDD - my software suggests that a full back-up
> would require around 80 floppy disks, which sounds rather expensive.
>
  You don't take backups now?  <shudder>

  As for repartitioning your hard disk, get PartitionMagic.  That's what I 
used to make space for my Linux partition - I had to MOVE two 500Mb partitions 
around to do it, and this program did it with ease.  Trust me, it works.

  Sorry I can't help with your specific questions, but I hope this helps you 
with your decision.  Don't be concerned with repartitioning your hard disk, it 
_can_ be done safely.  Despite that comment, I would recommend you start 
taking backups... you never know. <g>

  Good luck!

  Cheers,    Bert