partitioner -- advice req

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Alan

What is a good partition tool -- preferably free, though I could go to
PM if that really is the best.
I've got an 80GB disk and planned to divide it into several partitions
-- a couple of bootable ones, for Win2k, maybe Win98, and one or two
Linuxes, and a few for apps and storage.

I tried Ranish, but I screwed up, and though it seemed all were
created, I later had problems and found that I had 9 primary
partitions, which I now know is not a good idea. So I need something
that will hold my hand or at least warn me if I try something stupid
like that.

I'm comfortable with DOS or Linux tools if they're better, pretty GUI
isn't necessary, just maximum compatibility and safety.

Thanks,
Alan
 
I suggest you use Super Disk.
Super Fdisk is a driven disk partitioning utility. With Super Fdisk you
can quickly and easily create, delete, format partitions on
IDE/ATA/SATA/SCSI hard disk drives without destroying data. Super Fdisk
manager for Windows 95/98/Me, MS-DOS, Freedos.

more info: http://www.ptdd.com/manual2.htm
 
I suggest you use Super Disk.
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I suggest you sodd off and stick 'super disk' somewhere dark and moisty.
Super Fdisk is a driven disk partitioning utility.
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What's that? A 'driven disk utility'?
With Super Fdisk you
can quickly and easily create, delete, format partitions on
IDE/ATA/SATA/SCSI hard disk drives without destroying data.
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Format a partition without destroying the data? Why format it in the first
place then. if there's data on it, it is already formatted.
 
I thought those in this group weren't shy about expressing an
opinion... but so far only one (possible spammer) has responded.
 
Create your primaries with Win2K Disk Management. You need FAT32 and NTFS
primaries for Win 98 and 2K, which need to be active during OS install. Use a
boot manager in the MBR.

The extended and FAT logical also created in Win2K. You probably have the
option to create logicals for Linux during setup.
 
Alan said:
I thought those in this group weren't shy about expressing an
opinion... but so far only one (possible spammer) has responded.
Click to expand...

There's not really much to say. If all you want to do is create partitions
on a disk for the purpose of installing different operating systems, the
partitioning tools that come with Linux or Windows do well enough. This
notion of needing some fancy partitioning utility is marketing hype.
 
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