> On Sat, 23 Dec 2000 21:59:50 -0500, Roger Turk wrote:
> > Sam,
> > If you want to run your favorite version of DOS when you want to, and run W95
> > when you want to, why don't you create separate bootable partitions on your
> > HD using something like System Commander or Partition Magic's "Boot Magic?"
> > Using System Commander,
> Yes, this would probably be the best thing to do. I think it is you who
> told me that Partition Magic can create new partitions without even having
> to run FDISK to delete existing partitions. I have heard that System
> Commander costs around $100. I don't know how much Partition Magic costs.
> I was hoping to find a relatively inexpensive and simple solution.
There are quite a few freeware boot managers that will boot to one of
several different OS'es. Among these is Partition Manager, which does
most of the things Partition Magic does for free(!) and more precisely.
http://www.users.intercom.com/~ranish/part/partbeta.zip
Also look at Rich Green's freeware boot managers for more choices:
http://geocities.com/SiliconValley/Lakes/1401/boot.htm
Howard Schwartz
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