Hi, I am running Win98 on an ASROCK KS741GX, AMD 2.4Gb chip, 256Mb RAM, 1-14.2Gb drive(C: ), 1-12.7 Gb(D: ), CD-RW c/w Nero. I have 9.9 Gb free on C: , 7.6 used on D:

I would like to load Mandrake on the D: drive so am THINKING of moving D: files complete into a folder on C:, formating and rewriting D: to "0"'s, PARTITIONING D:, WRITING Mandrake to second partition, returning D: files from C: to first partition, (all Win98 files and folders) and running dual boot Win98/Mandrake.

Does this sound feasible? What options would you suggest instead of the above outline? I believe Mandrake comes with the option to partition and set up dual boot. Yes? I have downloaded 3 Mandrake CD's from the web and burned the .ISO's. How do I use them? I am in a little over my head and wondering if a bullet to the hard drive wouldn't be easier.
Thanks for any help, I am REALLY tired of Microsoft.
jimYou don't need to repartition your D: drive. Boot from the first Mandrake CD and then follow the install. I suggest to manually partition your drive with Disk Druid during the setup and delete the FAT32 D: drive and use the free space to set up your Linux partitions. You'll set up your dual boot options when you get to the GRUB bootloader section. If you need additional ASSISTANCE, you can reach me at ResourcePC.

DaveThank you VERY much. You just removed about eighty pounds of worry off my shoulders.
I'll let you know how it goes.
Cheers!
jim