[TriLUG] resize partitions to add windows

[Rock Roskam]

I have only had success using partition magic to shrink linux partions from the backside.  Any time moving from the frontside has trashed my linux install.  I have had good luck installing the boot manager to the 2nd linux partition and using the windows boot manager to load linux.  There is a NT howto that applies to XP. 


Rock 


-----Original Message-----
From: trilug-bounces at trilug.org [mailto:trilug-bounces at trilug.org] On Behalf Of Kevin Flanagan
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2004 10:06 PM
To: Triangle Linux Users Group discussion list
Subject: Re: [TriLUG] resize partitions to add windows

If I recall correctly, you can install Windows in some unpartitioned space letting it set up the boot loader, then go back in and reinstall GRUB, LILO etc.  I think that building a boot diskette, or rescue CD would give you the tools necessary to reinstall GRUB after Windows wipes it out in the MBR.


Study up on your grub.conf syntax ;')

On Thu, 2004-11-18 at 20:26 -0500, john mitchell wrote:

>  >Scott Miller wrote:
> >   Has anyone had success in resizing the partitions on a Linux only 
> > computer to make room for a windows install on the first half of the 
> > drive? Or am I better off just backing up my stuff and starting from 
> > scratch?
> 
>     AIRC, most Linux instilations say you should start the non-linux 
> install first.
>  From Debian: "...you should install all other system(s) before 
> proceeding with Linux installation.".
>     By the way, It could depend on what version of the operating 
> system whose "name shall not be mentioned" you want to use.
> 
> john mitchell

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