Mail Archives: djgpp/1997/02/24/04:31:49
Mark T Logan wrote:
>
> I have been contemplating downloading LInux,
> and I have a few questions.
>
> 1. I know Linux has a DOS emulator available.
> Will the emulator allow me to do _anything_
> that DOS would. i.e. lauch windows
Nope. Windoze does NOT run under dosemu.Sorry :)
> 2. Can I configure my system so that I can decide
> during the boot sequence whether to run Linux,
> or NT, or DOS, etc. ?
Yes. You have LILO. You will be prompted with a choice of OS's and you
can choose the one you like.You have to configure it first, though.
> 3. How much hard drive space does Linux need?
It depends on your needs. You can boot a functional kernel from a floppy
and a full install would be aroung 500 MBs (AFAIK). 200-300 should be
fine for starting with it. You want at least Xwindows and programming
tools etc + space for users (you, that is).
> -Fwec
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