W2K to Linux

[Eric Rossiter]

> WDMC wrote:
> 
> I am wanting to install Linux to my existing Win2K boxes.  However, I
> want to do away with my Win2K altogether.  If W2K is on my C: drive
> and I have 3 more other hds, D, E and F, that already exist with data
> on them under FAT 32 format, am I able to access those drives under
> Linux OS without having to convert, etc?  Obviously, I'm new to the
> scene and am tryin to learn bit by bit.  I'm really just wanting to
> share these boxes on my lan and didn't know whether I had to convert
> my existing D, E and F drives over to Linux OS FAT system, etc.
> 
> Thanks for any help.
> 
> Duff

Nope, no conversion that I know of.  you can wax M$ (which is what the
majority here will recommend) or dual boot.  The other drives can be
mounted in and used by Linux just the way they are, if I'm not
mistaken.  You will need FAT support in the kernel.

HTH,
Eric

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