Linux on partition?

[Just...Will]

Is it possible to install Linux on a primary partition, and if so, how, and how do you boot in it?

[Activate]

I think majority of people who read this topic didn't have a clue what it ment....

[Kiros]

Heh, I just got to it :P

Yes, it is possible to install it on a primary partition, in fact, required if you are going to have it the active OS.

I'm not Linux expert, so I can't really tell you how to install it, though I think it should be a easy as installing Windows is (just use the install disc and set the correct configurations).

If you are trying to install it on a serial ATA drive, then you will have to get the correct drivers to Linux recognizes the drive and then (if Linux doesn't do this automatically) create a dynamic partition, then format it.

That's all I can tell you... Linux should install just fine on a primary partition (that's what you're using for any other operating system as well).

[JunkBondTrader]

Heh, I just got to it :P

Yes, it is possible to install it on a primary partition, in fact, required if you are going to have it the active OS.

I'm not Linux expert, so I can't really tell you how to install it, though I think it should be a easy as installing Windows is (just use the install disc and set the correct configurations).

If you are trying to install it on a serial ATA drive, then you will have to get the correct drivers to Linux recognizes the drive and then (if Linux doesn't do this automatically) create a dynamic partition, then format it.

That's all I can tell you... Linux should install just fine on a primary partition (that's what you're using for any other operating system as well).
It does usually recognises SATA drives. The driver for mine is sata_nv. If you need the name for your driver then just Google "[hardware name]+Linux" and you should be able to find out.

[Kiros]

I know, as does Windows as well, but third party drivers are sometimes needed. :)