[newbie] Newbie Request

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Hello,   I'm trying to ask the newbie group a question, apologies if this isn't the right route to do so.   I have a new (literally - no important data on it) computer pre-loaded with Mandrake 9.1 which comes with the discs. I also have Windows XP Home discs which I want to install as a dual boot (backwards compatibility reasons).   Please could the Newbies advise on my best route to do so? At present I would have thought I was best to load up the Microsoft product (wiping the Linux) and then loading up the Mandrake again - but I've never done this before and I am somewhat unconfident. Some advice/re-assurance would be appreciated.   I hope you folk won't mind helping out.