The Loadlin+Win95 mini-HOWTO

Authored by: Chris Fischer, protek@brigadoon.com

1. Introduction

• 1.1 Copyright
• 1.2 New Versions Of This Document and Windows 98
• 1.3 Feedback
• 1.4 Disclaimer

2. IMPORTANT: Preliminary Information and Setup

• 2.1 WARNING! for Windows95 OSR2 (version 4.00.950b) users:
• 2.2 Things that are assumed:
• 2.3 Items you need before you start:

3. Getting started:

• 3.1 Determine what version of Windows 95 you have.
• 3.2 Determine if you are using the FAT32 file system.
• 3.3 Make sure filename extensions are visible in Windows Explorer.
• 3.4 Rename your system files.
• 3.5 Important Warning.
• 3.6 Edit your system files.

4. *** Use this section ONLY if you are using a DOS 6.x boot disk.***

• 4.1 Edit and Rename your DOS 6.x system files.

5. Final Steps

• 5.1 Almost Finished
• 5.2 You are finished!
• 5.3 How it works.

6. Alternate Methods for Auto-Booting Linux, Especially for Users With a FAT32 File System.

• 6.1 Method 1.
• 6.2 Method 2.

7. Frequently Asked Questions:

• 7.1 Where can I find more information on using Loadlin?
• 7.2 I am not sure what partition Linux is installed on. How do I find out?
• 7.3 Where do I find the kernel image file and how do I copy it to my MS-DOS partition?
• 7.4 Does it matter if I install Linux or Windows 95 first?
• 7.5 I currently have LILO installed, but I want to use Loadlin instead. How do I remove LILO?
• 7.6 What if I already dual boot between Windows 95 and Windows 3.x, and I want to boot to Linux using this method?
• 7.7 Is it possible to initiate Linux from the Windows 95 desktop?
• 7.8 Where can I get a plain text version of this document?

8. Credits