[ltp] Boot loaders

[Dale Chayes]

On Fri, 2002-01-18 at 05:12, Tino Keitel wrote:
> On Friday, 18. January 2002 10:01, Hans Henrik Moller wrote:
> > JavaNick wrote:
> > [snip]
> >
> > > once I've installed Win98, I should be able to go back and install
> > > L
> >
> > inux on the open partition right?
> >
> > Right, i that order: Win98, then Linux. Remember to place the Linux
> > loader (Lilo, GRUB etc.) in the Linux partition, not MBR. I use and
> 
> Why not in the MBR?
> 
> > recommend an OS- and partition independent boot manager, MasterBooter
> > (http://www.masterbooter.com). It costs a few bucks, but it's worth
> > it.
> 
> I think LILO and GRUB are good enough if you just want a dual boot machine.

I've had some trouble w/ Lilo in the MBR in the past when the Linux
partition is too far into the disk.

Recently (RH 7.2) and Grub, even this is no longer a problem. I wouldn't
bother with another boot manager.

-Dale

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