Omar: As-Salāmu `Alaykum
When you install Linux on the third drive all things will be handled properly if the Linux installs grub. grub is the tool that allows multiple operating systems to be selected. So when you insert the installation disk into the CD ROM drive, the following things must be true: The windows XP drive must be the "boot drive". You must know which device is the 20 GB target drive for Linux. You tell the Linux installer to put it on that device and to leave the Windows drive alone. With most modern Linux distributions such as SUSE, Ubuntu, etc. this is automatic unless you interfere in some way. Grub will install itself into the master boot record on the Windows drive and then when the computer reboots it will present a selection menu asking you which OS you wish to boot. 73's Bob N4HY --- In [email protected], "o." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi all; > > I have an 800 MHz AMD computer with 512 MB RAM and primary 40 GB HDD and secondary 80 GB HDD divided into three virtual discs of 40, 20, and 20 GB. I am running Windows XP. > > I would like to install LINUX on the third 20 GB virtual disk. Questions: > > 1.. Is it possible? > 2.. If yes, then the computer should start in WINDOWS??? How do I start LINUX? > 3.. How do I go back to WINDOWS? > 4.. What LINUX should I use to have as many ham LINUX programs that will run? > 5.. Any detailed installation procedures will be appreciated. > This is the first time that I shall see a dual OS PC. > > Best 73 > > Omar YK1AO > -- AMSAT Director and VP Engineering. Member: ARRL, AMSAT-DL, TAPR, Packrats, NJQRP, QRP ARCI, QCWA, FRC. ARRL SDR WG Chair "If you board the wrong train, it is no use running along the corridor in the other direction. " - Dietrich Bonhoffer
