Hello. In the following link you can find aa lot of what you need to set up your system.
http://www.linux.org/docs/ldp/howto/Partition/index.html
Best regards
Hi
I'm a linux newbie and this is my first posting to this forum.
I'm trying to create a dual boot on my Inspiron 8600's 40GB internal basic disk, consisting of Gentoo 2005.0 and XP home. I haven't partitioned before and am hoping you guys might be able to offer some advice.
Before the windows volume, my hard disk has a 55MB OEM primary partition (no drive letter and under FAT). I'd like to know whether I can safely delete this to reclaim the space for Linux, or whether I should I just leave it alone and use up my third primary?.
Any help appreciated.
Xandar

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