Reinstalling Linux

[PhoenixOfWater]

I want to reinstall Linux but i have a dual with Win XP on the same HD and i am useing LILO if i just format and reinstall will my LILO still work?
Thank you

 

[Derango]

Yes, lilo will still work (as long as you don't try to boot linux when its not there )

 

[PhoenixOfWater]

Thank you very much

 

[Armitage]

Originally posted by: Derango
Yes, lilo will still work (as long as you don't try to boot linux when its not there )

Uhm ... I don't think so.
The reinstall will will likely overwrite your existing LILO, which will kill your dual-boot. Should be easy to reaccomplish though.

 

[Derango]

Originally posted by: ergeorge

Originally posted by: Derango
Yes, lilo will still work (as long as you don't try to boot linux when its not there )

Uhm ... I don't think so.
The reinstall will will likely overwrite your existing LILO, which will kill your dual-boot. Should be easy to reaccomplish though.

Yes, but lilo won't get messed up as a result of the install. If you remove linux and then reboot, it will still be there working. It's true you need to set up the dual boot again, but if its set up right now, I assume it won't be that much of a problem to set up again.