Linux again

Wij · Oct 29, 2001

I'm just about to buy a new PC so with 60 gigs of fresh drive space I thought I'd try some Linux as a toy

I'm pretty sure Mandrake will be best for me.

Normally I format my Hard Disks with a primary DOS partition of 2 gigs or so purely for windows (C: ) and 1 gig for drivers (D: ). The rest I make into a big games/pr0n partition.

Now for a start I will probably want to go with XP/W2K for Windows on this so FAT32 is probably not the best. Secondly, where am I gonna put my Linux on that ? Nowhere, that's where :/

I need a new HD strategy. What do you dual-booters use ?

Testin da Cable · Oct 29, 2001

well, I don't dual-boot so I wouldn't know

anyhoo, I'd say make a 5 gig partition for linux [large enough/small enough heh], don't format it tho - the installer takes care of that.
LM knows all about windows, so it will prolly detect it and ask you questions about where you'll be wanting to install linux.

As to what filesystem you should be using with w2k/xp...ntfs should cater well to your needs Wij. One thing tho: if I were you I'd make a small [100 megs or so] primary partition. format it with fat, make it bootable and never touch it after that. It's a leftover idea from my NT days, when I discovered why it wasn't a good idea to have a bootable primary partition formatted with ntfs heheheh

Wij · Oct 30, 2001

Hmm. The only prob I'm gonna have with NTFS is if I have a prob with this comp and I wanna plonk the HD in another box to grab the files off it. The other two are 98se :/

Oh well. Can't be helped.

Just got up so I may be very dumb atm but why's a bootable NTFS partition so silly ?

Testin da Cable · Oct 30, 2001

it isn't. until it breaks. heh. morning btw

Wij · Oct 30, 2001

Why not just make a bootable FAT partition for the OS only and have the rest as NTFS then ? Keeps it simple

Summo · Oct 30, 2001

You could, if it's small, but you'll have no system file security, non-optimal perfomance (even if only a little with a small partition) and (ffs) who uses FAT these days?

There are several 3rd party utilities which allow you to boot from a floppy and 'see' NTFS partitions without a problem. (You'd think a URL would spring to mind, wouldn't you? You'd be wrong.)

Install Win XP, not 2K you madman! Get hold of a Volume License copy for Activation-free joy.

Wij · Oct 31, 2001

OK, so...

3 gig primary NTFS split into 2 gigs logical for XP OS and 1 gig set aside for drivers.

Extented bit split into 5 gig for Linux (unformatted) and the rest NTFS for games/pr0n etc...

That should work.

Testin da Cable · Oct 31, 2001

Wij · Oct 31, 2001

Where do I get a Mandrake CD from then ?

whipped · Oct 31, 2001

If you have a CD Burner and a fat connection, then download it and burn it (http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/ftp.php3)

Failing that your friendly, local GAME shop should stock them.

Wij · Oct 31, 2001

My CD burner is tubbed

No GAME in Halifax. We got an EB though

whipped · Oct 31, 2001

Even though GAME and EB are one and the same I don't think EB stock Linux

2 secs *wanders off for a link*

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Mandrake 8 Standard - £26.99 from Amazon

Mandrake 8 Powerpack - £53.99 from Amazon

Hope that helps. Tried to find some cheaper ones, but it looks like Amazon may be the best bet. Plus their stuff usually arrives next day or day after which is nice.

Wij · Oct 31, 2001

What's the powerpack got on it that I might need then ?

whipped · Oct 31, 2001

uhhh, Booster Rockets?

Soz m8, haven't got a clue. www.linux-mandrake.com should have some info.

Wij · Oct 31, 2001

aha, 4 CDs of g047 pr0n. I'm sold

Testin da Cable · Oct 31, 2001

Wij, I'd gladly send you the standard downloadable LM set free of charge [well, you become my bumboy for the rest of the year ok

] I have a copy [2 cd's] sitting around doing nothing so m00.
Shall I send em to Wij c/o Ye olde Goat Shoppe, 1066 Pron cresent like I did that err other stuff or would you care to pm me a different addy?

Summo · Nov 1, 2001

Suddenly Linux seems a very exciting alternative.

Wij · Nov 1, 2001

Originally posted by testin_da_cable
Wij, I'd gladly send you the standard downloadable LM set free of charge [well, you become my bumboy for the rest of the year ok ] I have a copy [2 cd's] sitting around doing nothing so m00.
Shall I send em to Wij c/o Ye olde Goat Shoppe, 1066 Pron cresent like I did that err other stuff or would you care to pm me a different addy?

Wow. That'd be cool m8

*sniff*

I feel humbled... and kinda aroused about the bumboy bit

I'll PM u my addy. Just don't pass it on to my many stalkers

Testin da Cable · Nov 1, 2001

'sok, I'll pass it on to your manly stalkers just like you asked

with luck I'll get to post them this evening dudeh. should take a day or two for a g0at sized package to get to your place.

Wij · Nov 1, 2001

schw33t

Summo · Nov 1, 2001

Awwwww...

*wipe tear*

Wij · Nov 1, 2001

um, i wouldn't have used that tissue m8 :/

MYstIC G · Nov 1, 2001

Originally posted by whipped
Even though GAME and EB are one and the same I don't think EB stock Linux

2 secs *wanders off for a link*

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Mandrake 8 Standard - £26.99 from Amazon

Mandrake 8 Powerpack - £53.99 from Amazon

Hope that helps. Tried to find some cheaper ones, but it looks like Amazon may be the best bet. Plus their stuff usually arrives next day or day after which is nice.

Buy a new CD-R instead

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