Linux/40 GB IDE disk?

derf derf at sonic.net
Thu Feb 7 10:52:23 PST 2002


The first step I would take would be to try a newer version of Redhat, as
5.2 is so old that I've forgotten what it was like to set up.

(It was easier than the RedHat 4.X series, I remember that much at least..)

Derf


On Thu, Feb 07, 2002 at 10:26:47AM -0800, Jeff Miller wrote:
> Dear NBLUGers,
> 
> I've had the happy occasion to have a new, empty, 40GB IDE disk drop in my
> lap.  My PhoenixBios seems to see it OK.  However, my RH 5.2 Linux 'fdisk'
> (v2.8) thinks it's only 8GB big.
> 
> Will a new distribution do well for me?  Any suggestions for taking the
> best advantage of my windfall?  Any thoughts on setting up for dual
> booting with Win2000?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Jeff Miller
> Cotati



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