Can I install Linux over xp..... in All Things Unix http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20435547 en Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:20:45 EDT Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:20:45 EDT Re: Can I install Linux over xp..... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20468346 Hayward :
said by jeffster1970 See Profile :

Yes, Linux can be installed over Windows (and in that order too, since windows doesn't like co-habitating with Linux.
Or anything else... after all WIN/M$ is the WORLD.... no??? ;) Not even real fond of dual booting with itself (prev version) w/o great care.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20468346 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:19:35 EDT Re: Can I install Linux over xp..... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20463835 SUMware : You're welcome. I found it interesting, too.

I just installed the free DiskInternals Linux Reader into XP.

Installation was simple. When opened it automagically scans the HDD and locates all Linux partitions. It was easy to browse ext3 partitions and copy several files into XP with no trouble.

This simplifies file sharing between openSUSE and WinXP. A small dedicated Fat32 partition that was created specifically for this purpose is now no longer necessary.

I prefer that DiskInternals Linux Reader is read only. I'm not interested in granting Microsoft write access to anything Linux on my box.

Thank you for prompting me to research this. :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20463835 Sun, 11 May 2008 00:19:30 EDT Re: Can I install Linux over xp..... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20463126 jeffster1970 : That info is very helpful...and thanks for correcting...i :D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20463126 Sat, 10 May 2008 21:13:44 EDT Re: Can I install Linux over xp..... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20454613 SUMware :
said by jeffster1970 See Profile :

Also remember, any files that are saved to Linux can't be read by Windows since it cant read the Linux FS (whatever one you choose)
Except for encrypted - Three Ways To Access Linux Partitions (ext2/ext3) From Windows On Dual-Boot Systems
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If you have a dual-boot Windows/Linux system, you probably know this problem: you can access files from your Windows installation while you are in Linux, but not the other way round. This tutorial shows three ways how you can access your Linux partitions (with ext2 or ext3 filesystem) from within Windows: Explore2fs, DiskInternals Linux Reader, and the Ext2 Installable File System For Windows. While the first two provide read-only access, the Ext2 Installable File System For Windows can be used for read and write operations.

I do not issue any guarantee that this will work for you!


Edit: Just found Tools to access Linux Partitions from Windows that discusses 'ReiserDriver' in addition to the 3 other methods.

ReiserDriver is an Installable File System Driver (IFSD), used to easily (and natively!) read ReiserFS disk partitions under Microsoft Windows (2K/XP) by allowing ReiserFS partitions to appear as additional disks to the Windows operating system.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20454613 Thu, 08 May 2008 23:42:40 EDT Re: Can I install Linux over xp..... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20454262 jeffster1970 : Yes, Linux can be installed over Windows (and in that order too, since windows doesn't like co-habitating with Linux. However, the other posters are right, linux will have issues reading the encrypted files from Windows. Also remember, any files that are saved to Linux can't be read by Windows since it cant read the Linux FS (whatever one you choose)
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Machine is a home built PC 6 years old sharing 2000 NT and a very screwed up XP.

I have the room to create a new partition so would that be better.

Your suggestions are most welcomed...Gary
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