How do I setup a "Dual Boot" system???

Elvis2

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I'm going to be upgrading to a Maxtor DX740 80 gig drive and would like to setup a dual boot using Windows XP and 98SE but don't have a clue as to how to go about it. Please help :)
 

Nocturnal

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install win98 on the c partition, then install winxp on another.

make sure you install win98 first.
 

mdcrab

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Can I do the same thing with "Windows ME" on "C Drive" partition and Linux on "D Drive Partition" or do I have to make a special boot diskette? Thanks for any help as my son is interested in trying Linux.

mdcrab
 

sohcrates

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<< Can I do the same thing with "Windows ME" on "C Drive" partition and Linux on "D Drive Partition" or do I have to make a special boot diskette? Thanks for any help as my son is interested in trying Linux.

mdcrab
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yeah, that should work just fine. Linux should hopefully make a boot loader for you (LILO) which will allow you to use either windows or linux.
 

Fatherof3

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My win98se on C: slowed down. All my goodies on D:
Can I install another win98se on E: partition?
(configuering it at my own pace while using old one for a bit).
Thanks
 

sohcrates

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<< My win98se on C: slowed down. All my goodies on D:
Can I install another win98se on E: partition?
(configuering it at my own pace while using old one for a bit).
Thanks
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no, not really. when you install 98 on E it will forget about 98 on C...you won't be able to boot up into it.