Re: installation from a FAT32 partition

I had a similar problem when I tried to install the Debian base system from a Windows 98 (FAT32) partition. The problem is (I think) is that linux kernels prior to 2.0.35 don't have support for fat32 partitions. I was running S.u.S.E. Linux when I upgraded to Windows 98. I couldn't mount my Window

installation from a FAT32 partition

In both the Debian and Red Hat installation programs I've gotten to the point where I choose my installation method (HD) and in both cases the program does not recognize my hda1 (FAT32) parition, preventing me from completing the installation.  Debian tells me that "no partitions not alread