Rim3nX, 12/18/08 13:00:
I have 3 partitions on my laptop... On the first one its Windows On second are my important files Third is free, where I wona Install NetBSD... How can I do it without harming the rest of the Hard Drive, not formating whole hard disk. I wona install it just as Linux could be installed, by chosing witch partition Im gona use for next operating system... Is it possible.
Well i would prefer following method, i tried before --- assuming there is a partition ready to accept a new OS:
- Use an iso image to burn NetBSD into a single CD. - Make sure your notebook boots from CD.- Insert NetBSD into CD drive... Wait untill you see 'Installation messages in English' screen.
- While it asks fro installation partition, choose proper one, by changing its flasg to I(nstall)... DO NOT SET IT ACTIVE!
- Next screens, it will ask you NetBSD boot code, and will warn you about MBR records to boot NetBSD... Select NO! NO!
- InstallWell you have not touched MBR records and didnt change active partition... Your windows will never realize any difference. NetBSD is invisible.
How you can start NetBSD? Easy: Insert CD rom again, touch any key before booting and type: "boot hd0a:netbsd"
That's all.!!!Alternatively, you can use a linux grub to start NetBSD, if you are more familiar to Grub.
Regards, Cem