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fioricet The Loadlin+Win95/98/ME mini-HOWTO Authored by: Chris Fischer, protek@firstlinux. fioricet et v1.5.2, 21 Feb 2001 This document describes how to use Loadlin with Windows 9 fioricet /98/ME to boot to Linux. _______________________________________________________ fioricet ______________ Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1.1 Copyright 1.2 New V fioricet rsions Of This Document 1.3 Feedback 1.4 Disclaimer 2. About Loadlin fioricet .1 What is Loadlin? 3. IMPORTANT: Preliminary Information and Setup 3.1 Windo fioricet s ME Users 3.2 Things that are assumed: 3.3 Items you need before you star fioricet : 4. Getting started: 4.1 Step One: 4.2 Step Two: 4.3 Step Three: 5. fioricet Frequently Asked Questions: 5.1 Where can I find more information on using Loa fioricet lin? 5.2 I am not sure what partition Linux is installed on. How do I find out fioricet 5.3 Where do I find the kernel image file and how do I copy it to my MS-DOS p fioricet rtition? 5.4 Does it matter if I install Linux or Windows 95/98/ME first? fioricet .5 I currently have LILO installed, but I want to use Loadlin instead. How do I re fioricet ove LILO? 5.6 What if I already dual boot between Windows 95 and Windows 3.x, fioricet nd I want to boot to Linux using this method? 5.7 Is it possible to initiate L fioricet nux from the Windows 95/98/ME desktop? 5.8 Where can I get a plain text versio fioricet of this document? 5.9 Is Loadlin the only alternative to LILO? 6. Internatio fioricet alization ______________________________________________________________________ fioricet 1. Introduction This document describes a simple three step procedure for using fioricet Loadlin to dual boot between Linux and Windows 95/98/ME. If you prefer to use the fioricet LILO boot manager, please consult the Linux+Win95 Mini- HOWTO. This version of t fioricet is mini-HOWTO has been completely rewritten with major differences from the previ fioricet us version (1.4.6). The following highlight the major differences: · Name chang fioricet . The Loadlin+Win95/98/ME mini-HOWTO was formerly known as "The Loadlin+Win95 fioricet ini-HOWTO. The change was made to more accurately reflect the topic covered he fioricet ein. · The focus has changed from Win95 to Win98, and as a result this mini- fioricet OWTO is simpler and easier to follow. Microsoft made some changes in the way W fioricet ndows boots in Win98, which has made most of the dual boot methods for Win95 i fioricet compatable with Win98. If you still wish to see the Win95 specific mini-HOWTO fioricet ou can view it here. · Change in copyright status from version 1.4.6 1.1. fioricet opyright Copyright (c) 1997-2001 Protek Computer Solutions. Permission is grante fioricet to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free fioricet ocumentation License, Version 1.1 or any later version published by the Free Soft fioricet are Foundation; with with the Invariant Sections being only "The Loadlin+Win95/98 fioricet ME mini-HOWTO". 1.2. New Versions Of This Document This mini-HOWTO is posted fi fioricet st at The Linux+Windows 95 Reference Page , so ch fioricet ck there to make sure you have the most recent revision of this mini-HOWTO. 1.3. fioricet Feedback Questions, comments, and suggestions are welcome. I am always looking fioricet or ways to improve and expand this mini-HOWTO. I rely heavily on feedback to make fioricet improvements, and will do my best to be prompt with a helpful response. I can be fioricet eached at protek@firstlinux.net. 1.4. Disclaimer Every attempt has been made to fioricet ensure that the information presented in this mini-HOWTO is safe and accurate. Ho fioricet ever, this information is given without any warranty, either expressed or implied fioricet as to its suitability for a particular use. It is generally considered a GoodTh fioricet ng(TM) to make backups of your system files before changing system configurations fioricet and/or files. I suggest you take this precaution "just in case". 2. About Loadl fioricet n 2.1. What is Loadlin? Loadlin is a simple DOS based utility that loads the Li fioricet ux kernel into memory from DOS. Loadlin was written by Hans Lermen . See the Loadlin-1.6 User's Guide for further details about Loadlin's features and how to use Loadlin. 3. IMPORTANT: Preliminary Information and Setup 3.1. Windows ME Users Before your read any further, I should mention that this mini-howto has some limitations with Windows ME. Based on feedback from Windows ME users, the menuing system described in the next section will only work from a Windows boot floppy instead of from the hard drive. Thanks to Olivier Guichard for pointing me to the relevant Microsoft article
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