On Monday 20 November 2006 17:58, Redefined Horizons wrote:
I am a relatively new Linux user. I've been running Debian for a little over a year. I develop software in Java, and I dabble in Python.
I'd like to find a RPM based Linux distro I can dual boot with Debian so that I can create and test out the RPM packages of my software. (It's all FOSS stuff.)
Someone from my local LUG recommended I try OpenSuSE. So here I am. :]
Are there any instructions on how to create a daul-bbot system with OpenSuSE? I'd really like to install Debian first, and then OpenSuSE. I will be installing from CD, I have lots of room on my hard drive, and I won't be messing with MS Windows on this computer at all.
Thanks for the help.
Scott Huey
Hi Scott, If you used Debian, just install it. Leave some room for SUSE and when you are done with Debian install SUSE. It needs swap and at least one partition of some 10GB. SUSE installer prefer 2 partitions, one for root of file system / and one for /home. For this I'll recommend 20GB and leave SUSE installer to propose sizes for root and home partitions. During installation when you see partitioning proposal use Expert tab that gives more options and change Boot configuration to "don't install bootloader". You can add SUSE to Debian boot menu manually. Last release version is 10.1. You should look for remastered CD/DVD as they include a lot of patches. More details you can find on http://en.opensuse.org -- Regards, Rajko M. visit http://en.opensuse.org/Portal -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org