Re: Slightly OT linux dummy question

[John Sheahan <jrsheahan-at-optushome.com.au>]

I agree - boot partitions are no longer needed..

But then I also like grub more than lilo these days.
john



On Mon, Jan 13, 2003 at 04:01:02PM -0500, Richard wrote:
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> Hello Jon,
> 
> Monday, January 13, 2003, 7:09:26 PM, you wrote:
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> JE> First, Linux needs a boot partition (which may be quite small, just 10 
> JE> mB or so) which
> JE> is within the first 1024 cylinders on the hard drive.
> 
> If you're right then I'm stuffed :(
> 
> -- 
> Best regards,
>  Richard                            phebos-at-btinternet.com
> 
>