>From your query, what you probably want is to properly dual-boot your system with linux when you have windows already installed. You just need to understand basics of linux file system, root (/) , swap partition, /boot partition and their significance, because that's the only stage you may need help - hard drive partitioning stage. Best suggestion is that there are numerous great step-by-step guides out there for dual booting. Just type your query in a search engine and you'll get your steps. Take a print out of the steps if you can. Most distros have the same installation procedure.
Try this and instead of ubuntu you may apply it for Mandriva. http://apcmag.com/how_to_dual_boot_windows_xp_and_linux_xp_installed_first.htm -rohit On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 5:11 AM, niyas iota <niyasi...@gmail.com> wrote: > step by step procedure of installing a linux > > can anyone give the step by step procedure of installing a linux > mandriva distribution in a new machine, already windows installed, having > three free partitions. > -- > Regards > Thank You > > N T NIYAS > _______________________________________ > Pune GNU/Linux Users Group Mailing List > _______________________________________ Pune GNU/Linux Users Group Mailing List
