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Operating System Tools

Notes (remember that a server installation deletes ALL other operating systems). Therefore, unless you
are using your machine solely as a server, it is suggested you to do a workstation installation
and then add the server software you may need. This also allows preserving a prior Windows
installation when you install Linux.
Use RedHat boot diskette(s) and insert the CD-ROM 1 in the drive. A basic Linux kernel will
load and run the installation script. Select server as the installation class. The script, like in the
workstation case, will try to detect most of your hardware, but will ask at least what monitor you
have, mouse, and TCP/IP information to setup networking. Be sure to create a boot diskette for
your machine during the installation - the script will prompt you to do so.
1.1.4 Dual-Booting Issues

If you are building your dual-boot server on a new computer, be sure to install and configure
Windows first. By default, Windows doesn’t recognize any of the native Linux filesystems. But,
there are third-party utilities that allow Windows to read the drives of a Linux installation on
the same machine. If Linux is installed first, the Windows boot loader will take over and load
Windows; Linux will be there, but you won’t be able to boot into it. A Linux installation will
cooperate with Windows and allow you to boot into both.
Linux provides a means to read the FAT32 (typically used by Windows 98 and ME) or NTFS
(usually used by Windows NT, 2000, and XP) file systems. In the case of FAT32, you’ll also be
able to write to the Windows partitions. If you’re using an NTFS-based Windows installation, the
files on the Windows partition will be read-only.
If you are installing Linux on a system that already contains a Windows operating system, it may
be useful to purchase a nondestructive partition management tool, such as Partition Magic. This
will allow you to move the partitions on your Windows system, creating room on the drive for
the Linux installation, and preserving the data that already exists on the drive.
With the exception of these important points, the process of installing a dual-boot system is the
same as a single OS installation.

Task Differentiate between FAT32 and NTFS file systems.

Self Assessment

Fill in the blanks:

1. Red Hat’s major product line is ...................................., which is mostly based on Red Hat’s
free software distribution, Fedora.
2. .................................... offers fields beyond Vendor, Device, and Category.
3. The Linux .................................... Compatibility HOWTO provides information on all device
types and all major manufacturers.
4. A server installation removes all existing .................................... on all installed hard drives.
5. A basic Linux .................................... will load and run the installation script.

6. By default, Windows doesn’t recognize any of the native Linux ....................................
7. If you’re using an .................................... Windows installation, the files on the Windows
partition will be read-only.

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