> -----Original Message----- > From: redhat-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx > [mailto:redhat-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Peter Smith > Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2005 7:24 PM > To: General Red Hat Linux discussion list > Subject: Re: dual boot laptop > > > Michael D. Berger wrote: > > >I plan to set up a dual boot laptop with Fedora and > >either WinXP or Win2k, I have not yet purchased the > >hardware. Advice regarding what to buy, and how > >to proceed with the setup would be much appreciated. > >Thanks in advance. > >Mike. > >-- > >Michael D. Berger > >m.d.berger@xxxxxxxx > > > > > > > I have had dual-boot with various RH versions on my old Dell Latitude > CPx J. All installed easily. > > However, I have found wireless connectivity to be a problem. > I got it > working under FC2 but FC4 is proving more difficult (I know - > it doesn't > make sense). My wireless card uses the prism54 driver, which is > supposed to be there but I guess I am not holding my mouth right. :) > > If you are planning on using wireless, research in advance that your > specific hardware is fully supported. > > Best of luck, > Peter > I also intend to use wireless, so I would like to hear more about this. I also prefer to wipe my hard drive and reinstall everything. I then have a better idea what I have. I note that to the extent that anything was said about it, Windows was installed first. What if I install Linux first? Mike -- Michael D. Berger m.d.berger@xxxxxxxx -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:redhat-list-request@xxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
