[Tfug] Disk partitioning...

[Choprboy]

On Saturday 14 September 2002 02:29 pm, Robert D Zeigler wrote:
> Have a windows 98 machine at the moment and will be setting it up for a
> dual boot. (I would just wipe the machine clean, but I still need to be
> able to boot to windows for a variety of reasons). What's the best/safest
> way to partion my hd? I know there's partition magic, but I don't have the
> $70.00 they're asking for the product, so... any other suggestions?
> Thanks.
>

I usually just copy off the apps/data and wipe the drive (Windows seems to 
need it every so often). Then, booting off the Linux install disk, I switch 
over to a terminal, fdisk to my liking, and FAT32 format the Windows side. 
Jump back, reinstall Windows, restore applications/data, and then finish up 
by installing Linux.

Adrian