macer82
12-02-2001, 10:38 PM
Hi guys,
I am a true newbie to Linux. After all seeing so much discussion on Linux, talking about its stablity and many of its FREE bundled server software, I decided to give it a shot.
BUT I have a small problem here. Currently, I have 4 partitions in my 2 HD and the following is installed on each paritition:
C: (4.87GB) - Win98SE
D: (3.59GB) - My data drive, contains all the mp3 and installers all that stuffs
E: (6.31GB) - Win2K Pro
F: (876MB) - Just a backup parition
With this, I thought I would sacrifice my F: for the Linux OS and do a TRIPLE BOOT, thus need advice from you guys:
1) Is the 876MB enough?
2) Which distribution is good for novice like me?
3) I have heard of LILO Boot, how does it works?
4) How can I install linux on F: so that my data on other drives would not be overwritten?(I dont wish my system to be hay-wire after my installation.)
I would like to thank you guys for taking the time to read my thread and really appreciate if you could provide me some advice/suggestions on my aboved qns. http://discussions.linuxplanet.com/smile.gif
I am a true newbie to Linux. After all seeing so much discussion on Linux, talking about its stablity and many of its FREE bundled server software, I decided to give it a shot.
BUT I have a small problem here. Currently, I have 4 partitions in my 2 HD and the following is installed on each paritition:
C: (4.87GB) - Win98SE
D: (3.59GB) - My data drive, contains all the mp3 and installers all that stuffs
E: (6.31GB) - Win2K Pro
F: (876MB) - Just a backup parition
With this, I thought I would sacrifice my F: for the Linux OS and do a TRIPLE BOOT, thus need advice from you guys:
1) Is the 876MB enough?
2) Which distribution is good for novice like me?
3) I have heard of LILO Boot, how does it works?
4) How can I install linux on F: so that my data on other drives would not be overwritten?(I dont wish my system to be hay-wire after my installation.)
I would like to thank you guys for taking the time to read my thread and really appreciate if you could provide me some advice/suggestions on my aboved qns. http://discussions.linuxplanet.com/smile.gif