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01-10-2006, 11:26 PM
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Advice on best way to go about Linux Install
Here's my configuration: I have a SATA Raptor that is my main HDD with WinXP on it. I also have two other IDE HDDs that I use for storage and some of my programs. Do you guys think it would be best for me to install Linux on the same HDD as WinXP with a second partition, or should I put it on one of the IDE drives? I'm not sure how good Linux is about supporting SATA. Ideas?
P.S. I would prefer to have both OSes on the same HDD if I can.
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01-12-2006, 02:44 PM
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I like having linux on a separate drive myself but it's purely a matter of personal preference.
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01-12-2006, 03:02 PM
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Linux will install fine on your existing Windows HD assuming you have unpartitioned space for it. Most distro installs will automatically configure the boot loader to allow a dual boot.
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01-14-2006, 10:23 AM
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Thanks for the info. I'll give it a whirl.
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