I *think* that Linux will ignore the BIOS once it starts up. However, you're
still dependant on BIOS until it boots. What I would suggest is making a
"/boot" partition about 500 megs in size and then make another partition for
"/" that takes up a large chunk (if not all) of the rest of the drive space.
That should allow the system to boot with a hard drive larger than the
system recognizes...
John
----- Original Message -----
From: James Schofield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, August 16, 1999 3:44 PM
Subject: [newbie] Does Linux use the Bios for Harddrives?
>
> I have a question.
>
> Does Linux use the BIOS to get harddrive specifications??
>
> I own an older 486/75 NEC Versa Laptop that I would like to use as a Linux
> machine.
>
> I have only a maximum of 540meg HD right now.. so because I wanted to run
> Linux I was thinking of Upgrading the HD.. to a GIG or over.. BUT!!!
>
> The bios is old.. and only allows me to go up to 1 gig exactly in size..
> I could use a Disk manager .. but this is only useful for DOS partitions
is
> it not?
>
> So the point is.. I want to use a 1 GIG + drive in a machine that does not
> have a bios that can support it. HOW WILL LINUX HANDLE IT??
>
> James
>
>
