On 6/29/07, Ryan Blanchard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Sorry but I've got a dumb question (as someone who doesn't know much about > computers much less linux). > > I've got a bunch of (windows-based) software on my computer that takes an > act of congress to get installed, so, if I want to dual boot my computer > with windows and linux (which I gather is what the installfest is all about, > please correct me if I'm wrong), will I have to reinstall all of my windows > software again?
No, reinstalling windows is not necessary. You may need to free up some space on your hard drive so that the friendly GRuB can load windows and linux from a boot menu choice. Many howto's state that you need to have the /boot of Linux before 4GB, but IIRC its now actually at a limit of 137GB so just resize, and install Linux!! w00t!! Cheers, Clint -------------------- BYU Unix Users Group http://uug.byu.edu/ The opinions expressed in this message are the responsibility of their author. They are not endorsed by BYU, the BYU CS Department or BYU-UUG. ___________________________________________________________________ List Info: http://uug.byu.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/uug-list
