I am running mandrake 7.2 and when I installed I did have to create a boot disk for it, the process for creating one is in the installation manual. mike --- Robert Jorgenson wrote: > okay i just got linux mandrake 8.1 beta version and > i was wondering if anyone knows how much room it > will take up on a HD, cuz i only have a 1.2 GB HD. > Also my system is like waaaaay old and i cant seem > to find a way to set bios to boot from a D drive or > anything besides c: or a: so is there a way i can > make a boot disk in windows before i format? > __________________________________________________ Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help? Donate cash, emergency relief information http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/US/Emergency_Information/