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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.
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>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.
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>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?
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>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
The NOSPIN Group
The NOSPIN Group is now offering Free PC Tech
support at our newest website:
http://freepctech.com
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