Hello folks . I have rejoined the list because I really want to get started with Linux again after my other computer with Linux died. Here's the problem. Right now I have an old version of Slackware 8.0 running kernel 2.2.19 with that umsdos version that lets you run it under Dos so I can run it on my windows partition, but it's rather dated. Dated enough, for instance, that I know of no way for it to see my DSL modem, and I don't suspect 2.2.19 offers support for DSL anyway. So if I want to run full-blown Linux, here are what seem to be my options. 1. break down and buy a second drive and run a dual boot system, not too bad. 2. try to re-partition my existing drive, but if using the Linux partition utility, parted, , I want step-by-step assistance so I don't croke my existing windows partition, (been there, done that). 3. buy a program like partition magic which I hear is easy to use and will do the job safely. thoughts, anyone? Thanks. Dan Murphy MSN: mweeby at earthlink.net AIM: mweeby2000
