I'd like to dual boot Fedora with Debian...

[Redefined Horizons]

I want to thank Mike, Steve, and Jim for there responses.

 I've got a backup of the important data from my Debian System. I also
downloaded the installation guide. If Fedora is able to install in the
empty partition I think I can get it done without too much trouble.

If I run into trouble I'll be sure to post another message. Either way
I'm sure you guys will hear from me again. I'll have questions when I
get the system running.:]

Thanks again.

On 11/27/06, Jim Cornette <fc-cornette at insight.rr.com> wrote:
> Redefined Horizons wrote:
> > I'm a relatively new Linux User. I've been running Debian Etch for a
> > few months. I recently decided to try dual-booting a RPM Based Linux
> > Distro with Debian. Someone from my LUG recommended OpenSuSE, which
> > choked on my hardware.
> >
> > I've repartitioned my Debian box with a EXT3 partition of about 60
> > Gigs. Will it be possible to install Fedora in that partition?
>
> If you want to have a swap partition or seperate /boot partition for the
>  Fedora installation planned or want to use LVM you could choose a
> different scheme.
>
> >
> > Or do I need to delete the partition so that it is just empty and
> > unpartitioned space? If that is the case, how do I make sure that
> > Fedora installs in the empty space and doesn't overwrite my Debian OS?
>
> There are choices on install to select customize a partition scheme. The
> default is to remove all Linux partitions so you ask a very wise
> question. Letting Fedora select the partitioning scheme might be
> troublesome.
>
> There are several pull-down choices like removing all partitions,
> customize your own schemes and a few other options. For dual-boot Linux
> setups, I would rather customize the partition schemes since it is
> better than allowing a program to go wild with what it thinks is best. I
> dual boot Fedora 6 and devel and customized both to desire during the
> installation of each.
> The installer is flexible but you still must be careful as to your
> choices. There are advanced bootloader options that you might want to
> investigate when you install. You can add entries for booting off of
> partitions depending upon where you installed grub as chainloaded access
> much like Windows OS are chainloaded. This feature might work well for
> you with multiple Linux distributions as you plan.
>
> >
> > I'm downloading the Fedora 6 DVD, which should be ready by tomorrow
> > afternoon. :]
>
> Good luck and welcome to the Fedora distribution. Of course you know the
> saying about breaking stuff and keeping all the pieces. I take it the
> saying is universal among distros.
>
> >
> > I appreciate any assistance with these questions, and I am eager to
> > give Fedora a try.
> >
> > Scott Huey
> >
>
> Jim
>
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