Geek help - Dual booting Linux / Win2k

[SkydiveMonkey 0]

Ok, I've already got win2k working nicely, and want to know about dual booting with Linux. How easy is it to do, and how do you go about it? I haven't even got a copy of Linux yet, but I will have soon. When you participate in sporting events, its not whether you win or loose, its how drunk you get.

[QuickDraw 0]

I ain't got a clue...but Zennie may be your man here, i know he likes his Linux.
..Billions of people living out their lives..Oblivious..

[robr 0]

I'm using a dual boot system right now, Win2k and Debian. The important thing is installing Win2k first and then installing Linux afterwards. Just make sure to setup Lilo or Grub to have an option to boot the Win2k partition.

[lummy 4]

Why Dual Boot? you can only use one or the other and the hassle is usually not worth it. If youreally want both worlds, put L:inux on and then get VMware which will let you run Win2k in a virtual machine. Both OS'es at once, can't beat it. Oh and IIRC, that's how zennie did it.
Personally, I won't support a dual boot config. Too much trouble than it's worth
Conjunction Junction, what's your function?

[indyz 1]

I concur. VMWare is a spiffy product and if you are a student you get a major discount. Unless you want to play games or you have a very old computer, I would recommend VMWare over a dual boot setup.
Becayse of DirectX issues, most newer (read: 3d) games don't run well under VMWare. If you are just keeping Windows around to play games, setup for a dual boot using Grub. Also, check out linuxdoc.org, under the HOWTO section for some examples of dual booting.
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Brian

[FallnAngel 0]

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get VMware which will let you run Win2k in a virtual machine. Both OS'es at once, can't beat it

yeah, but VMware runs about $300 for the licensed version (althought you can get a 30-day trial for free), and if he's just starting out, why make that kind of commitment for an os he may not even like, or get much use out of! Plus, unless you've got some power under the hood, the Win2k/VMware performance is going to be a real disappointment. Besides, I know when I was first learning Linux, I rebuilt my system *alot* ...and it seems to me it would be less frustrating to blow out a few partitions and rebuild just the Linux side ...that way, too, you always have at least one OS running at all times.
I vote for dual-booting your system...run with it, have fun, make lots of mistakes and learn! P.S. I do agree with lummy regarding supporting dual-boots at work...most folks that I've had dual-booting in the past almost always switch over to the vmware scenario eventually, it's just more practical for them and for me, having to support it.
Blue skies, light winds,
Karen
Oops...meant to give you this link to specifics on dual booting win2k: Dual Booting Win2k/Linux
Also, check out http://www.linuxnewbie.org It has lots of basic info

[SkydiveMonkey 0]

I'm running an Athlon 1GHz (running at 1150 When you participate in sporting events, its not whether you win or loose, its how drunk you get.

[lummy 4]

Karen???
Where have you been hiding Girl????? I was hoping you were going to show up on Sat. Rumor has it Steve bought a car? Tell him I said hey!!
Conjunction Junction, what's your function?

[jfields 0]

I think a dual-boot setup is good while you are learning. As people have said, I wouldn't do it as the default for systems in my office, but for something that is going to get trashed and rebuilt repeatedly, it makes sense. That way, you can still have something running. Once you are proficient enough to know exactly what you want and how to do it, you can decide to ditch Windows (or run it under Linux). Dual-boot is great for Linux newbies that don't have a dedicated box to play with.
Justin

[kevin922 0]

Also unless you're using a mandrake install ( not sure about the other ones ) you should have partitioned space for it before you installed 2K. Doing a partition after you install 2K could cause data loss on 2K. Make sure (if you already installed and didn't partition) you have a very very good defrag done before you partition for the linux. My mandrake installed and partitioned space after the 2K was installed and it works fine, but I did a good defrag first. I also say dual boot works better if you don't have a hot-rod. My laptop is a P3 866 / 256 MB ram and it isn't fast enough to run VMWare as good as I'd like. I think it has a lot to do with memory, need 512.
Kevin

[FallnAngel 0]

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Karen???
Where have you been hiding Girl????? I was hoping you were going to show up on Sat. Rumor has it Steve bought a car? Tell him I said hey!!

Hiya Gary!
I *have* been hiding, haven't I? work..work..work..work.. I did get 3 jumps in last Sat, and I was going to go out this past Sat for the freefly coaching, but my allergies have gone insane and are taking me with them. Claritin no workie anymore?!!?? I decided not to go jumping until I get them under control lest I get a new, very unattractive nickname...or I end up bursting an eardrum.
Steve did buy a car! A 66 Mustang, GT fastback...flew out to Minnesota and drove it back...must be a guy thing He's due back in Modesto this afternoon, after being on the road since Friday afternoon.
We will most definitely be jumping this weekend..maybe both days if we get caught up around the house. Are you going out? Wanna do some sits or some rw with us?? (who's turn is it to f*ck up the jump, btw? hahaha)
See you soon!
Blue skies, sweet rides,
Karen