[NTLUG:Discuss] installing redhat 6.1 on 2nd hard drive

[briank@hex.net]

On Sun, Mar 26, 2000 at 01:15:44PM -0600, John M. Mauldin wrote:
> ok here is a rank beginner question.
> 
> just got redhat 6.1 and want to know if i have one harddrive with
> windows 98 on it and another that is empty can i install without
> a whole lotta trouble the redhat on the second drive without
> disturbing my windows 98 system?

Yes.  The RH6.1 installation will recognize the Win98 file system, and
offer to create a new Linux filesystem.  You will also get the option
along the way to boot either system ("dual booting") from your
existing Win98 drive.

As always, it would be smart to back up anything important on your
Win98 disk.  Installing dual boot functionality will necessitate
writing to your "boot" disk, and  there is always a very small chance
something might go wrong (power surge?  nuclear blast?).

  --Brian