[ale] HELP! Installing Linux over Windows

[Geoffrey]

shulsey at georgia-turf.com wrote:
> No... When the system boots it loads RH9 with no menu selection.

If this is the case, then you're really at a position that is not 
comfortable for someone new to Linux.  Without having more information I 
suspect the following is what you will need to do, although much of it 
will likely sound greek:

1. Either boot to rescue from the installation cd

OR

Download a copy of Tom's root/boot, http://www.toms.net/rb/
Build it according to the instructions.
Boot your computer off of this floppy.

2. mount the / filesystem from your hard drive.
3. Edit the boot loader configuration file which will be either 
/etc/lilo.conf or /etc/grub.conf depending on which boot loader is being 
used.
4. Add an entry for XP to the above configuration file.
5. If it's lilo, you'll need to rerun lilo, via chroot.

Now depending on your level of expertise, and daring, you should be able 
to do this.  More explicit instructions are certainly available, but you 
first need to decide if you're willing to attempt this.

The other possibility would be to bring the box to one of the upcoming 
ALE meetings and beg for assistance, which you will most certainly get, 
with very littl begging.

If it's a critical business issue (shame on you), then you're likely 
going to end up paying someone to come on site to resolve this issue.

Not altogether good news, but you certainly have options.

-- 
Until later: Geoffrey		esoteric at 3times25.net

The latest, most widespread virus?  Microsoft end user agreement.
Think about it...

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