glad to be back but I have a dilemma.

glad to be back but I have a dilemma.

[Dan Murphy]

Hello folks
.  I have rejoined the list because I really want to get started with
Linux again after my other computer with Linux died.
Here's the problem.
Right now I have an old version of Slackware 8.0 running kernel 2.2.19
with that umsdos version that lets you run it under Dos so I can run it on
my windows partition, but it's rather dated.
Dated enough, for instance, that I know of no way for it to see my DSL
modem, and I don't suspect 2.2.19 offers support for DSL anyway.
So if I want to run full-blown Linux, here are what seem to be my options.
1. break down and buy a second drive and run a dual boot system, not too
bad.
2.  try to re-partition my existing drive, but if using the Linux
partition utility, parted, , I want step-by-step assistance so I don't
croke my existing windows partition, (been there, done that).
3. buy a program like partition magic which I hear is easy to use and will
do the job safely.
thoughts, anyone?
Thanks.

Dan Murphy
MSN: mweeby@earthlink.net
AIM: mweeby2000

Re: glad to be back but I have a dilemma.

[Alex Snow]

If you still wanna run out of your windows partition just grab the 
latest version of zipslack from your favorite mirror and replace it's 
kernel with a speakup-enabled one.
On Sun, Nov 23, 2003 at 09:48:33AM 
-0500, Dan Murphy wrote:
> Hello folks
> .  I have rejoined the list because I really want to get started with
> Linux again after my other computer with Linux died.
> Here's the problem.
> Right now I have an old version of Slackware 8.0 running kernel 2.2.19
> with that umsdos version that lets you run it under Dos so I can run it on
> my windows partition, but it's rather dated.
> Dated enough, for instance, that I know of no way for it to see my DSL
> modem, and I don't suspect 2.2.19 offers support for DSL anyway.
> So if I want to run full-blown Linux, here are what seem to be my options.
> 1. break down and buy a second drive and run a dual boot system, not too
> bad.
> 2.  try to re-partition my existing drive, but if using the Linux
> partition utility, parted, , I want step-by-step assistance so I don't
> croke my existing windows partition, (been there, done that).
> 3. buy a program like partition magic which I hear is easy to use and will
> do the job safely.
> thoughts, anyone?
> Thanks.
> 
> Dan Murphy
> MSN: mweeby@earthlink.net
> AIM: mweeby2000
> 
> 
> 
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Re: glad to be back but I have a dilemma.

[Jes and guide dog Harley]

Hi Dan,
I haven't run a full blown Linux distrobution for even an hour, but I'd say if you can buy that second drive, go for it. That's
your best bett and takes all the fear out of repartitioning your other drive, because there's nothing to screw up on that second
drive. If you purchase a hard drive from your computer store as a stand alone device then you don't have to worry about anything
because there's nothing on that drive to begin with.
Just my advice.
Jes
Email: jesman598@triad.rr.com
Msn instant messenger: subman70@hotmail.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Dan Murphy <mweeby@verizon.net>
To: <speakup@braille.uwo.ca>
Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2003 9:48 AM
Subject: glad to be back but I have a dilemma.


Hello folks
.  I have rejoined the list because I really want to get started with
Linux again after my other computer with Linux died.
Here's the problem.
Right now I have an old version of Slackware 8.0 running kernel 2.2.19
with that umsdos version that lets you run it under Dos so I can run it on
my windows partition, but it's rather dated.
Dated enough, for instance, that I know of no way for it to see my DSL
modem, and I don't suspect 2.2.19 offers support for DSL anyway.
So if I want to run full-blown Linux, here are what seem to be my options.
1. break down and buy a second drive and run a dual boot system, not too
bad.
2.  try to re-partition my existing drive, but if using the Linux
partition utility, parted, , I want step-by-step assistance so I don't
croke my existing windows partition, (been there, done that).
3. buy a program like partition magic which I hear is easy to use and will
do the job safely.
thoughts, anyone?
Thanks.

Dan Murphy
MSN: mweeby@earthlink.net
AIM: mweeby2000




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Re: glad to be back but I have a dilemma.

[Christopher Moore]

Dan,
You could also use fips to create space for a linux partition on your
existing drive.  Then you would run fdisk in linux to create the linux and
swap partitions.  But, if your current drive is almost full, this may not
be a great option.  

Also, if you're running dsl, I would advise getting a router which can
handle all the pppoe stuff.  

My system is dual boot using one hard drive and a dsl connection over a
router.  But having a separate drive for linux is a good option provided
you or a friend knows how to install the drive in your system and configure
the jumpers properly.  

Chris

Re: glad to be back but I have a dilemma.

[Geoff Shang]

Hi:

If you definitely want to go the full install, then I definitely recommend
putting Linux on its own drive.  That does mean you need to install the
drive, which might be challenging, but at least you don't risk your data.

Having said this though, I know people who were using DSL long before the
release of 2.2.19, so you might not need to change anything.  You'll
probably need RP PPPOE.

Geoff.


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