I'm Not quite sure if W2k likes a ext2fs (linux native) partition, but if you're planning to use a partition for W2K that's bigger than 1GB (i guess this amount is the amount that the BIOS and OS loaders scan for OSes), then you have to put a partition somewhere within that range in order to boot. This could be small so that it only houses the essential stuff for booting to Linux, then you can have the rest past the range and it will have no problems. Again I'm not sure about the W2K stuff dualbooting with linux, but you should install the other OS first before installing Linux. Calyth -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe@suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/