I've read that...

[Panoss]

If I install a windows XP os in a HD with Linux preinstalled I'll not be able to log into linux...I am using Suse 10.1 and atm I am resizing my partitions to create an NTFS one for windows XP,what should I do b4 I start installing Windows?

PS. My laptop doesn't have a drive for disk,only CD drive ,ty

[devils casper]

what should I do b4 I start installing Windows?

just make sure that Windows installer install it in the partition you created. during installation, dont resize or select any other option related to partitions.

Windows will rewrite MBR and you have to re-install GRUB.
after Windows installation, boot up from SuSe installation CD/DVD, select Installation, select 'Upgrade' in next screen. click on next, next... this will re-install GRUB.





Casper

[Panoss]

after trying to install windows,it sais me that I cann't make a new partition cause maximum partion number was reached,so I formated the whole disk to NTFS and I am going to make a new partition for windows and linux from the start...no programs or files are going to be lost ( cause I didn't have any ) just about 2 hours of my life are going to be spared for once again in installation proccess... ,anyway

TY Casper

[gogalthorp]

after trying to install windows,it sais me that I cann't make a new partition cause maximum partion number was reached,so I formated the whole disk to NTFS and I am going to make a new partition for windows and linux from the start...no programs or files are going to be lost ( cause I didn't have any ) just about 2 hours of my life are going to be spared for once again in installation proccess... ,anyway

TY Casper

You DON'T want to partion the whole disk, Leave unpartioned the space you want to devote to Linux. I recommend a minumum of 20 Gig. (more is better)

Install Windoz first. (M$ does not play nice with other OS's) Then install Linux. Linux will use the unpartioned space to create the (normally 3) partions it uses. (mounted as root,home,swap)