darkknight wrote:
> On Mon, 19 Jul 1999, jsm wrote:
> > Well , I've been following this thread . I also have the same problem
> > with a 4 gig HD . But I'm still confused . If I create a /boot partition
> > , will the Mandrake install program install the kernel and LILO it it
> > automatically ? And this partition should be at the beginning of the
> > drive ? Any detailed instructions that anyone can provide will be
> > GREATLY appreciated !
> >
> > Thanks for the time !
> >
> >
> > jsm
> >
>
> If the /boot partition is created in the install program, then install will put
> all the files necessary in that partition. It shows up as a directory off of the
> root directory (which it is) but is also a seperate partition.
> The best way to do it is when in install and asked to set up partitions, then
> set up the /boot partition first. I just used 20 mb it is adequate enough.
> then I set up the swap partition, I just went with 127 mb probably overkill
> since I have 128 mb memory but better safe than sorry :)
> Then I set up my remaining space as a / partition (root) , I did not create any
> other partitions though many do.
>
> I hope this is of some use to you,
>
> John Love
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Thanks for the help ! I did try that , but LILO still would not install . So as a
last resort I went to my motherboard manufacture and found a flash for my bios (
what else could it be , right ? ) . After the upgrade I'm glad to report that
everything works fine !!! I now can boot to Linux or Windows with LILO . I guess
there was a defect in my BIOS program .
Thanks !!!
jsm
