Re: [expert] Multiple Linux systems on one hard disk?

[John Aldrich]

On Wed, 05 Apr 2000, you wrote:
> I am getting a new 20 gig HD this week, to add to my 4.3 gig HD.  I would 
> like to have Windoze on the 4.3, and use the 20 for multiple Linux 
> distributions (for testing and writing purposes).  Can this be done?  Can 
> I , say, have five 4 gig partitions, and put a different Linux on each 
> one?  If so, is there any special things to know when installing?  I 
> would ideally not want to use Lilo, but use a boot floppy for each 
> different distribution.  Will this work?
> 
Well, it MAY be possible. But keep in mind that you'll need
to have the kernel FOR EACH DISTRO within the first 1024
cylinders of the hard drive.
        John