[SATLUG] Re: Wiping the C: Drive and Installing FC 6

[Matt Kinsel]

You're correct, I do not wish to dual boot.  I'll try what you told me,
thanks!

On 12/2/06, scs at worldlinkisp.com <scs at worldlinkisp.com> wrote:
>
> Quick and easy just boot up in DOS and get the prompt
> (A:\>_) and then do: A:\>_ < format C: >
> you will be queried " are you sure "  < yes >  ...
> still back and watch, when done (formating) naming or
> renaming the drive is your choice.
>
> Now CD\C: and do  < fdisk , option 4 > and verify
> your partition(s), then do < ESC > < ESC >.
>
> Assuming this isn't dual boot,you're good to go with
> your FC 6 install.
>
> Or as Chris Le Deax used to say " Let I'r Whril ."
>
>
>
> >------- Original Message -------
> >From    : Matt Kinsel[mailto:mk.spacecowboy at gmail.com]
>
> >I'm getting ready to install FC6 on a Dell laptop
> currently running Windowz
> ME.  I've got the files I need off of it, and I wish
> to completely wipe off
> the hard drive and install FC6.  Does anyone have any
> recommended
> programs/methods for clearing off the drive (OS too)?
> I've never erased a
> hard drive before or installed Linux, so any
> tips/warnings would be much
> appreciated.
>
>
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