At 12:36 PM 03/29/2001, Demetri Kolokotronis wrote:
>I have just assembled a new computer and want to install an OS. I have
>formatted and installed new OS before, so that is not a problem, but this
>time I want to install multiple partitions.
>
>I checked several partition managers, but they seemed more complex than I
>need, multi OS, up  to 200 partitions, etc. I will use one OS, and will
>not need more than four partitions.
>
>Will FDISK, Format commands take care of my needs, or do I need to know
>or use something else? Is there a limit on size of partitions using
>FDISK? I have some hard drive manufacturers software, such as DiskManager
>and DiscWizard. Better to use one of those?
>
>How do I know how large a partition to leave for OS?

A great deal depends on the Operating Systems you intend to use.  However,
as a basic rule, Fat32 will support most Operatings Systems.  You also
failed to mention the size of your hard drive.  Assuming it is over 4gigs, then
a 1gig partition is all you need for most Operating Systems.  Use Fdisk to
build all the partitions you require and then load your Operating Systems.

We have a Guide to Dual-booting and/or multiple-boot systems on our
web site: http://freepctech.com/pc/001/dual_boot_guide.shtml

I hope that helps...

      Bob Wright
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