The Loadlin+Win95/98/ME mini-HOWTO

Authored by: Chris Fischer, protek@firstlinux.net

1. Introduction

• 1.1 Copyright
• 1.2 New Versions Of This Document
• 1.3 Feedback
• 1.4 Disclaimer

2. About Loadlin

• 2.1 What is Loadlin?

3. IMPORTANT: Preliminary Information and Setup

• 3.1 Windows ME Users
• 3.2 Things that are assumed:
• 3.3 Items you need before you start:

4. Getting started:

• 4.1 Step One:
• 4.2 Step Two:
• 4.3 Step Three:

5. Frequently Asked Questions:

• 5.1 Where can I find more information on using Loadlin?
• 5.2 I am not sure what partition Linux is installed on. How do I find out?
• 5.3 Where do I find the kernel image file and how do I copy it to my MS-DOS partition?
• 5.4 Does it matter if I install Linux or Windows 95/98/ME first?
• 5.5 I currently have LILO installed, but I want to use Loadlin instead. How do I remove LILO?
• 5.6 What if I already dual boot between Windows 95 and Windows 3.x, and I want to boot to Linux using this method?
• 5.7 Is it possible to initiate Linux from the Windows 95/98/ME desktop?
• 5.8 Where can I get a plain text version of this document?
• 5.9 Is Loadlin the only alternative to LILO?

6. Internationalization