Re: Install with Windows

[Rim3nX <rimenx%gmail.com@localhost>]

Cem Kayali wrote:
> 
> 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!
> 
> - Install
> 
> 
> Well 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
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> Cem Kayalı
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Do I install GRUB via NetBSD...
What is MBR

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