to correctly uninstall linux delete it from the partition that is the only
method currently available, use fdisk since your deleting windows as type
fdisk /mbr this kills lillo or grub makes things a little easier when you re
install linux, then type fdisk
now using the menu choices available delete all partitions, reboot your
computer with the install disk,
or if you are using mandrake just reboot from the disk
when it gets to how you want to partition the drive click on all partitions
and click on delete, now auto allocate, or you can choose to allocate your
own way