First of all, I'm new to Linux, but I want to give it a try, so please treat me as a stupid newbie.
I bought myself a new mainboard and a new (second) harddisc.
I wish to use both Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows with my new mainboard, so I need to format my harddiscs to partition them.
Now here's the problem.
While my Bios settings tell me that I have a primary master and a secondary master harddisc, Windows (running with my old mainboard) does not reckognize my new harddisc (the secondary master).
So I tried to see if Knoppix reckognizes my new harddisc, but I'm not sure if it does. There are some devices visible with no contents.
Now my questions.
1. How do I find out which device is which? Is there a way to show e.g. the brand name (Maxtor in this case)?
2. Is it possible to format a harddisc with Knoppix?
3. Is it possible to partition a harddisc while using Knoppix?