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Re: Linux CD-ROM



On Thu, 25 Jul 1996, Shay Rojansky wrote:

> > 2) Is it possible to install both Linux and Windows 95 on the same 
> >  machine and on the same disk? Anybody heard about problems?
> 
> It's possible. However, keep in mind that INSTALLING (not running)
> Windows95 eats up the MBR, which in layman's terms means LILO (the
> Linux loader) gets killed. You have to either reinstall it or use
> loadlin (either way, be prepared to boot Linux without your LILO).

It's better to install LILO on the Linux partition boot sector and mark
the partition as bootable, then Windoze95 will not hurt it.

> Shay

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