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To: Zeuspaul who wrote (4739)	1/8/1999 12:16:00 AM
From: Dave Hanson	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14778

"My first impression is Dave's partition strategy is for a seasoned NT user." Since you're both doing my layout the complement of mulling it over <g>, I thought I might make a few more comments. First, it's actually surprisingly easy to install more than one NT partition using the NT boot loader, even in a dual-boot (with 9x) setup. All one needs to do is partition the drive as wished, then install Win 9x first (in the primary partition of the first HDD, making it C:), then using the NT CD rom to install to C, D, etc. NT bootloader will automatically adjust itself to reflect these sucessive installs as you perform them. Moreover, the installation process lets you specify which partition you want to install to each time you go through it--no further customization is needed. And if you later decide you want to eliminate an NT install on the partition, you just delete its directory: that's it. Second, there's a great free utility for dual booters that I don't think I've mentioned here yet: BootChooser from maddogsw.com . This program lets you specify which partition you want to reboot to, which can include any one on the boot.ini file (The file NT's boot loader uses to initialize) without having to wait for the prompt to come up on reboot. Third, I actually think that every NT user who can afford the hard drive space--perhaps novices especially--should have 2 NT installs someplace on their system. This can allow for relatively pain-free experimentation, and can make it easy to restore or troubleshoot NT related problems. Finally, I should stress that my partition strategy is driven in large measure by the current strengths and limitations of Drive Image. Once it is an NT executable, I will be inclined to all but eliminate FAT partitions. These are the thoughts that leap to mind. I'd be glad to elaborate on any of this, and would welcome comments from other NTers--Spots, Sean, and other usual and unusual suspects. :) Regards, Dave

To: Zeuspaul who wrote (4739)	1/8/1999 12:57:00 AM
From: Sean W. Smith	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 14778

*My first impression is Dave's partition strategy is for a seasoned NT user.* The whole discussion of PM/DI, paritioning and multi OS is a complex one. I personally would never consider recommending this to novices. Experience, knowledge, and comprehension all take time. Personally I think Clarence is much better served learning the basics of 95/NT and how to use his new computer to accomplush basic tasks and make some $$$. Of course this guarantees me that Mr. spots gets to buy me beer....... :) :) :) ROFL Sean