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The Loadlin+Win95 mini-HOWTO
The Loadlin+Win95 mini-HOWTO
Authored by: Chris Fischer,
protek@brigadoon.com
v1.4.6, 13 March 2025
This document describes how to use Loadlin with Windows 95 to boot to Linux.
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.
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