graphics\overbutt.gifInstalling Corel LINUX to a DOS/Windows partition

You can install Corel LINUX to an existing DOS/Windows partition. This installation option lets you start Corel LINUX from MS-DOS mode on a computer that is running MS-DOS 6, Microsoft Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, or Windows 98. Windows NT does not support MS-DOS.

Installing Corel LINUX to a DOS/Windows partition requires a block of space for installation on one of the drives on your computer. This is a good installation choice if you are unsure about using a Linux operating system because it lets you try Corel LINUX before committing to reformatting your hard disk to create partitions or removing an existing operating system. For more information about disk partitions, see "Understanding Install Express and disk partitions."

The Windows file system must be FAT 16, FAT 32, or VFAT to use this installation process. For more information, consult your Windows documentation.

To install Corel LINUX to a DOS/Windows partition

1. Follow steps 1 to 7 from the procedure "To replace Microsoft Windows with Corel LINUX."

2. Enable the Install In DOS/Windows Partition button, and click the Next button.

3. Choose the drive to install Corel LINUX from the Device list box, and type the partition size in the Partition Size box.

4. Click the Install button when you're ready to begin the installation. It is not recommended that you disable the Enable The Scan Bad Block During Format option before clicking the Install button. This option scans the hard disk for errors before installation and extends the amount of time needed to install Corel LINUX.

To start Corel LINUX from Microsoft Windows

1. Click the Start button, and click Shut Down.

2. In the Shut Down dialog box, enable the Restart The Computer button, and click OK.

3. When you see the Starting Windows 95/98 screen press F4.

4. Click Safe Mode, Command Prompt Only, and press ENTER.

5. At the command line prompt, go to the folder where you installed Corel LINUX. Typically, Corel LINUX is installed to the C:\CDL folder where C:\ corresponds to the drive letter. To navigate to this folder, type C:\ and press ENTER, and then type cd CDL and press ENTER.

6. Type STARTCDL.BAT.