Re: Multi-Boot Strategies?

On Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:53:11 +0000, Chris <ithinkiam@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Agreed. However, for a self-confessed newbie the Windows 1st
>and Linux 2nd method is likely to be easier IMHO.

Main thing is one knows how to repair after stuffups. Like knowing
how to get whichever OS owns MBR to rewrite the thing when needed.

Recently I allocated a small first primary partition for a dos loader
/ recovery boot option. Ended up putting Slackware's busybox install
environment there instead, on the box concerned it saves a three
floppy boot to perform rescue operations. Box doesn't have a CDROM.

Grant.
--
WinXP: Access Start->Turn Off Computer, then while holding
Ctrl-Alt-Shift, left click on Cancel. This kills Windows
Explorer.
.

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