> That's only for older operating systems. Linux 2.2 will probably only see 8G > by default (but can be forced to recognise the rest if you pass the > appropriate parameters). Linux 2.4 should recognise the full size of the > drive.
What are the parameters you mention and where should they be passed? I will have to install Debian 2.2r3, which is what I have the CDs of ... > I suggest using Linux 2.4 and not using drive space >8G in Windows. Thank you for the software warnings and other information. I may retreat to my original plan of being a no-M$ household. Am wondering how FreeBSD (which I would also like to install on this laptop will deal with the large drive ... but that's a question for another mailing list ... :) Glenn +----------------+ http://www.burningclown.com "Everyone's Portal to Nothing At All" +----------------+
