Over easter, I'd like to make my system dual boot to run windows XP and linux - probably mandrake. Basically, I'm going to reformat my PC, and start a fresh. I will need to know how many partitions to make, and of what sizes. I've been told that linux will need 3 partitions, then after that, I'm not sure if I should have windows and my programs separatly or together. So far I'm thinking separatly. Therefore, using my 120GB HDD, I've come up with this:
Linux (/) - size = ?
Linux (boot) - size = ?
Linux (other 1) - size = ?
Windows - 10GB
Programs - Rest
As you can see, I need a bit of help with the linux partitions.
When doing the installation(s), am I correct in saying I install linux first, and then windows?
Windows uses a system registry. As far as I know, linux does not. Therefore am I right when I say that I can change the linux distro when ever I want, and it will not effect any of my programs? I know you can't do that with windows - each program has to be installed to the OS, but can you with linux?
Basically, I'm a linux n00b and need to know anything that might help to get me started. Thanks.


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