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Re: Linux Redhat installation and networking



Lev Losik wrote:

> What is the best way to install multy boot o/s (Linux + NT/Windows 2000)
> using LILO:
> 
> First installing Linux and then Windows or wise versa?
> 
> What partitioning policy I'll need to set for later Windows NT installation?
> 
> (Using fdisk utility how have I to set the partition type?)
> 
> 
> 
> Networking
> 
> With peer-to-peer connections how have I to configure networking?
> 
> (Using DHCP or manual setting for IP adress, Net Mask etc. if the second
> computer is
> running under Windows 2000 configured with NetBEUI protocol)
> 
> 
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Hi!

The multi boot query has been answered on the list by various contributors 
(including yours truly) in great detail, several times. Take a look at the archives.

In a nutshell, install Win 2000 or NT first. Rule of thumb: Install O/S's in 
reverse order of "friendliness". Win is a b____, demanding a primary boot 
partition on your first drive. Linux couln't care less.

So, make sure you install Win to a primary partition. I use the first primary 
for Win 2k, the next for Win 98, and I then create logical partitions for Win 
data and Linux. If you have BOTH NT and 2k (not clear from your query), forget 
about using Lilo (Bitter experience!). If you have one Win O/S plus Linux, Lilo 
works fine.

You can use Linux fdisk to set up everything, though I prefer to use Partition 
Magic (which comes with a nice dual diskette version).

Regards,


Dan Feiglin


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