Installing Mandrake Linux 10.0

i1o0i

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Is it possible to have mandrake linux and windows xp in 1 20gb hd? If so then how make partion of these 2 os?
 

IEC

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Hi i1o0i, yes it is possible to fit both on 1 20GB hard drive with applications if you partition well and don't install unnecessary features. Install windows XP first, then install Mandrake - Mandrake is pretty user friendly and will guide you thru the installation process. The partition manager can "auto-allocate" or you can set up the partitions yourself. I recommend keeping XP on its own partition and allowing Mandrake to auto-allocate the rest with modifications if necessary. Hope it helps.
 

i1o0i

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damn.. I cant resize windows xp partition.. which mean I have to covert NFTS to FAT32 on hd?? if so.. how to covert??
 

i1o0i

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Linux Mandrake 10.0 is all I have.. so what wrong with Linux Mandrake 10.0?
 

timswim78

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Originally posted by: i1o0i
damn.. I cant resize windows xp partition.. which mean I have to covert NFTS to FAT32 on hd?? if so.. how to covert??

You can convert from FAT32 to NTFS but not the other way around.
 

bersl2

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Originally posted by: i1o0i
damn.. I cant resize windows xp partition.. which mean I have to covert NFTS to FAT32 on hd?? if so.. how to covert??

QTparted can use parted and ntfsresize together. Of the live boot CDs, I know that Knoppix can do it for certain, because I just did it a few months ago.