[ltp] Asking help-- to install Linux(Redhat 7.3) on Thinkpad T30-2366-92J

[Marcus Horstmann]

lbj wrote:
> Hi, I am Baojie. I need your help.
> 
> I want a Dual-os( windows & linux) for my Thinkpad T30-2366-92J
> 
> So  I start to install  Linux(Redhat 7.3)  to it, which was 
> pre-installed with Windows XP.
> 
> During the installation, I was asked to make a boot-floppy for booting 
> Linux.
> 
> (This floppy is necessary for creating OS loader)
> 
> But the slot was being occupied by CD-driver,
> 
> I am afraid that replacing CD-driver with FDD at this stage will damage 
> the PC or drivers.
> 
> Would you kindly tell me how should I do?
> 
> Thank you in advance.
> 
> Baojie
> 

Hi Baojie,

this boot-floppy is NOT necessary, if you let it itstall the bootloader,
which works with Windows XP. So just skip its creation.

   Marcus