Win2000 and Linux Dual Boot

To properly install Windows 2000 and Linux on the same machine, we will need to go through several steps carefully. We will assume that the machine has two separate harddrives, one for Windows and one for Linux.

General Idea

On the first HDD, we will install Windows 2000. On the second HDD, we will install Linux. We will use Windows boot loader (NT boot loader) to provide options to boot either into Windows or Linux. The NT boot loader will point to the boot partition on the second HDD where Linux will reside.

Please take extra attention to the steps highlighted by ***IMPORTANT***

  1. Windows 2000 Installation

  2. Linux RedHat Installation

  3. Creating Linux Boot Image

  4. Modifying NT Boot Loader (Windows 2000)

  5. Final Check
In the future, we will put more information on how to Trouble Shoot Linux and Windows2000 Dual boot.