Quote Originally Posted by ishtvan22
Currently I have a dual boot computer. I boot either Win 98 or Knoppix using LILO. I want to get rid of Knoppix and install Debian in the partiton Knoppix is in. What would be the best way to go about removing Knoppix without messing up LILO?

Thanks
Istavan, I haven't actually done this but here's my comments on your question. I'm assuming you want to install Debian from scratch.

In that case, at some point you will have to run LILO so that it can boot the new kernel you install. The important thing is to transfer the settings that enable you to boot win98 as well.

I'd do this:

1. copy the file /etc/lilo.conf to a floppy, or somewhere else you can reliably retrieve it from. You could even print it out

2. install debian, overwritting your knoppix partition.

3. boot into your newly installed debian system.

4. edit your new lilo configuration file, as created by the debian installation (/etc/lilo.conf). Add in the bit that enables you to boot win98. This will be the lines that start with
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other=/dev