[newbie] Some questions regarding a new load of ML 9.0

2002-10-30 Thread DaveA
Hi all, Just about to start reloading one of my PC’s which needs to have Win98SE (for the Munchkins games), Win2000Pro (My study - yawn!) and ML 9.0 (FUN!!!) Before I start, a few questions ☺ …. 1. Do I have to load Windoze first? 2. If I do have to, will I need to use the advanced install

Re: [newbie] Some questions regarding a new load of ML 9.0

2002-10-30 Thread robin
DaveA wrote: Hi all, Just about to start reloading one of my PC’s which needs to have Win98SE (for the Munchkins games), Win2000Pro (My study - yawn!) and ML 9.0 (FUN!!!) Before I start, a few questions ☺ …. 1. Do I have to load Windoze first? Generally a good idea. You can do it the

RE: [newbie] Some questions regarding a new load of ML 9.0

2002-10-30 Thread Kesav Tadimeti
HI, I was of the impression that Windows 98 needs to be loaded first before linux or Win2000 since it completely formats the *WHOLE* hard disk. Am I wrong? Thannks... Tadimeti Kesav KEANE INDIA Ltd. E9 - E12, SDF NEPZ NOIDA - 201 305 U.P, INDIA Telefon: +91-120-456 8210 (211) e-mail: [EMAIL

RE: [newbie] Some questions regarding a new load of ML 9.0

2002-10-30 Thread DaveA
it a coupla' times now and can't remember - Yes, I AM blonde) TIA, DaveA -Original Message- From: aaron [mailto:aamehl;bezeqint.net] Sent: Wednesday, 30 October 2002 9:13 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [newbie] Some questions regarding a new load of ML 9.0 DaveA wrote: Hi

Re: [newbie] Some questions regarding a new load of ML 9.0

2002-10-30 Thread John Richard Smith
Kesav Tadimeti wrote: HI, I was of the impression that Windows 98 needs to be loaded first before linux or Win2000 since it completely formats the *WHOLE* hard disk. Am I wrong? Best to install W98 first, thenW2k, then linux, all in seperate partitions, if you have W98 installed somewhere

RE: [newbie] Some questions regarding a new load of ML 9.0

2002-10-30 Thread Lanman
Having done hundreds of dual/triple boot installs, I've always found that the most reliable way of doing the installs, was to start with Mandrake. Simply setup the partitions like I've indicated below, but remember NOT to format or mount any of the Windows partitions. Keep in mind that the whole

Re: [newbie] Some questions regarding a new load of ML 9.0

2002-10-30 Thread Technoslick
Excellent! Next one I do, I am going to do it this way -- MDK, first. Thanks, T - Original Message - From: Lanman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2002 9:59 AM Subject: RE: [newbie] Some questions regarding a new load of ML 9.0 Having done hundreds