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C.1 Booting Linux
When you boot a PC, you cause it to execute a small program known as
a boot loader. The purpose
of the boot loader is to locate and read into memory the first stage
of an operating system and transfer control to it. The operating
system then locates and reads its remaining components as needed.
The
simplest way to boot Linux is by using a floppy diskette. By doing
so, you're able to leave the boot information on
your hard drive untouched, ensuring that you can still boot Microsoft
Windows or another operating system stored on the same hard drive.
Moreover, some operating systems and virus protection programs
prevent modification of the boot information on your hard drive. By
booting from a floppy diskette, you avoid several potential problems.
However, many users find booting from a floppy disk slow or
inconvenient. You don't have to boot Linux from a
floppy diskette; you can boot it in any of several other ways. The
most popular method is by using GRUB, which replaces the boot loader
stored on your hard drive.
This appendix cannot describe the entire range of issues involved in
booting Linux. Much of the information here is taken from several
Linux HOWTOs that contain additional useful information on
booting Linux:
BootPrompt-HOWTO
CD-Writing-HOWTO
CDROM-HOWTO
Ethernet-HOWTO
Ftape-HOWTO
Hardware-HOWTO
Multi-Disk-HOWTO
PCI-HOWTO
PCMCIA-HOWTO
