spike232 Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 i am wanting to try linux, but i will probally not really use it for anything, just messing with. however i dont really want a boot menu, as i will mostly be using windows ind i dont really want to a) slow down my boot b) mess with the mbr is their another way?? my friend said it would be possible to use a linux boot disk to start linux this would be good as the amount i will be using it puting in a disk will be worth the hassel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khujo Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 yes you can make a boot floppy during the installation and boot to linux with it, without the need for messing with your windows mbr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike232 Posted January 15, 2002 Author Share Posted January 15, 2002 so i just install linux as normal, make boot disk during the install, and skip the mbr/lilo bit and then when i want to use linux i just have to put the disk in and boot up and it will work?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy026 Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 Yes, that will work fine just skip the lilo/grub install and just make a boot disk and you'll be fine, also you can use the NT bootloader to to run linux off of. it's a little complex but if you want to know how i'll show you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MulletRobZ Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 The LILO is only recommended if you use Linux often. But in your case, the boot disk would do. Also, you can install Linux first and then install Windows. That way, the LILO is wiped out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neowin_hipster Posted January 16, 2002 Share Posted January 16, 2002 If you want to get rid of Lilo get into Dos, navigate to your main drive (c:) and then type fdisk /mbr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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