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Hello. I have a pc with WindowsXP with a 2GHz Intel processor and a 30GB hard drive and 1.25GB of ram. My graphics are Intel 82845G/GL. I would like to ...
- 12-05-2009 #1Linux Newbie
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[SOLVED] Newbie Partitioning for a Dual-Boot
Hello. I have a pc with WindowsXP with a 2GHz Intel processor and a 30GB hard drive and 1.25GB of ram. My graphics are Intel 82845G/GL. I would like to set up my machine for a dual-boot with Debian and XP.
Should I repartition first within Windows using Partition Magic to create the free space or should I wait for the Debian Installer to do the job?Last edited by nbob; 12-05-2009 at 07:27 PM. Reason: I've found that I have Partition Magic Disk
- 12-06-2009 #2Linux Guru
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Defragment your xp partition then resize it. After that I doubt it makes much difference if you use Partition Magic or Debian partition editor. Never used Partition Magic and am not familiar with it.
- 12-06-2009 #3forum.guy
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I wouldn't recommend using Partition Magic, but would recommend Parted Magic instead:
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