[ltp] Partition Magic or DrakX on A21m?
Peter Hayward
linux-thinkpad@www.bm-soft.com
Fri, 14 Sep 2001 09:46:20 +0930
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In my experience Partition Magic is Ok however it had a major failing (for
me) whenever Bill released a new version of Windows( mainly NT based)
Partition Magic would insist on not working and would require a version
upgrade of it to work as advertised. It also had the most yukky front end
, really in your face.
I went looking around and someone else had suggested a product called
"BootIt" (http://www.terabyteunlimited.com). This product is less than
half the price of PM and does all that I need ie creating partitions for
Linux (native and swap etc), works with any operating system, provides a
pleasant interface at boot time, partition resizing, sliding, security etc
etc.
I now have a setup with Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP Pro and
Linux. I have tried various distros (Mandrake, Caldera, Redhat) for Linux.
When I first started, I had some questions from their support people and
they responded very quickly.
I'd recommend this product.
PS My sympathy to all those effected by the attacks in the US. It has
really had a big effect on the people of Australia that I've met.
regards,
Peter Hayward E-mail: petehayw@au.ibm.com
South Australia,
Australia 5063.
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Subject: [ltp] Partition Magic or DrakX on A21m?
I have a A21m with windows 98 on it (FAT32). I want to
install Mandrake 8.0 on this machine and it comes with
a partition program called DrakX.
Ideal situation is that I will get linux installed
without messing with my windows install and have a
dual boot system ready to go. Like a non-destructive
resize.
I have heard good things about this partition magic
but was wondering if DrakX, or something else, would
do what I need.
Any advice?
Thanks in advance.
Jimmy
Gold Coast, Australia
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In my experience Partition Magic is Ok however it had a major failing (for me) whenever Bill released a new version of Windows( mainly NT based) Partition Magic would insist on not working and would require a version upgrade of it to work as advertised. It also had the most yukky front end , really in your face.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">I went looking around and someone else had suggested a product called "BootIt" (http://www.terabyteunlimited.com). This product is less than half the price of PM and does all that I need ie creating partitions for Linux (native and swap etc), works with any operating system, provides a pleasant interface at boot time, partition resizing, sliding, security etc etc.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">I now have a setup with Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP Pro and Linux. I have tried various distros (Mandrake, Caldera, Redhat) for Linux.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">When I first started, I had some questions from their support people and they responded very quickly.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">I'd recommend this product.<br>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">PS My sympathy to all those effected by the attacks in the US. It has really had a big effect on the people of Australia that I've met.</font>
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regards,<br>
Peter Hayward E-mail: petehayw@au.ibm.com <br>
South Australia,<br>
Australia 5063.<br>
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<br><font size=2><tt>I have a A21m with windows 98 on it (FAT32). I want to<br>
install Mandrake 8.0 on this machine and it comes with<br>
a partition program called DrakX.<br>
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<br><font size=2><tt>Ideal situation is that I will get linux installed<br>
without messing with my windows install and have a<br>
dual boot system ready to go. Like a non-destructive<br>
resize.<br>
</tt></font>
<br><font size=2><tt>I have heard good things about this partition magic<br>
but was wondering if DrakX, or something else, would<br>
do what I need.<br>
</tt></font>
<br><font size=2><tt>Any advice?<br>
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<br><font size=2><tt>Thanks in advance.<br>
Jimmy<br>
Gold Coast, Australia<br>
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<br><font size=2><tt>Condolences to those in NY and those connected.<br>
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