How to repartitioning an existing HD having DOS and Linux

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From: Manjit Singh
Date: Wed, 06 Sep 1995 00:00

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Hi folks,

        I currently have a 540MB HD on a 486 w/ 8MB RAM. The 540MB is divided
in between a 200MB DOS partition and a 340MB Linux partition (right after the
DOS partition). My DOS partition has run out of space. Now I am planning to
buy a 850MB or 1GB HD.

	So basically I am looking for info/tips on:

1.  How can I get to increase my DOS partition size to be the entire 540MB of
my original disk without losing any data or DOS config/setup?

2.  How can I transfer my existing Linux partition(s) safely (w/o losing any
data or config) to the new HD?

	I have heard of a utilitiy called "fips" which is supposed to allow
one to alter partition tables under DOS without losing any data. Does any one
have any experience with it--good or bad? And does any one know where I can
get it?

	Any info/help will be appreciated.
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Manjit Singh	    		    		Save trees, use email!
manjit@tis.com		    	    		----------------------

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From: manjit@tis.com (Manjit Singh)
Subject: How to repartitioning an existing HD having DOS and Linux
Date: 1995/09/06
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