On Sat, 16 Oct 1999, you wrote:
>
> I've been following this thread to see if it would solve my problems as
> well. I have an IBM 10.1 Gb HDD, and in order to see anything above
> 8.4Gb, I had to download and install this pgm called Ontrack Manager.
> Am I right in presuming that Ontrack does the same thing as EZ-Drive?
> I have been having problems getting Linux to install on this disk.
> John, am I getting you right by saying that if I put Linux (and only
> Linux) on it, the entire 10Gb (minus partitioning overheads) would be
> seen?
>
Caution: I'm still more "newbie" than "expert." However,
that being said, it is my understanding that Linux
shouldn't have a problem seeing the ENTIRE 10 Gb. I would
think that out of a 10 Gb hard drive, you should get at
least 9.5 to 9.75 Gb out of it.
>
> I have two more 3.2Gb HD set up as pri
> slave and sec master. Would I have a problem then to
> install a small Win partition on the pri slave? Would
> Win choke on not being in the pri master disk? The Win
> partition would only be for some 'legacy' programs like
> the IBM Ink Manager for myCrossPad
>
I won't swear to it, but I *think* Windows will choke if
it's not on the primary master. I would suggest you check
with someone who's more knowledgeable than I about
dual-booting and Windows' preferences.
John
