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naveenchandran
In the zone
Yes!
First install windows then Linux.
First install windows then Linux.
tuxfan
Technomancer
Since you are using a Dell laptop, it would contain only one NTFS partition and WinXP must have been installed 
In that case, it is a bit complicated for you as you may have to go for either a re-install (after a low level format of your hard disk) or a repartition. In both the cases, you will have to be careful and take backup of your important data. FYI, I have tried Knoppix (live distro) on a Dell laptop and it doesn't work
Anyway, if you decide on a clean re-install (which is the preferred option) first install Windows and then GNU/Linux. Installing Linux after Windows will also properly configure boot loaders. Everytime your machine starts, you will have to choose which OS to boot into. If you install Windows after Linux, it will overwrite boot loader and then you will have to sit and recover it (which also is not too complicated).
But before proceeding, just check for compatibility of various distros with Dell Laptop.
In that case, it is a bit complicated for you as you may have to go for either a re-install (after a low level format of your hard disk) or a repartition. In both the cases, you will have to be careful and take backup of your important data. FYI, I have tried Knoppix (live distro) on a Dell laptop and it doesn't work
Anyway, if you decide on a clean re-install (which is the preferred option) first install Windows and then GNU/Linux. Installing Linux after Windows will also properly configure boot loaders. Everytime your machine starts, you will have to choose which OS to boot into. If you install Windows after Linux, it will overwrite boot loader and then you will have to sit and recover it (which also is not too complicated).
But before proceeding, just check for compatibility of various distros with Dell Laptop.
BeingHarsh
Broken In
hi guys, nice dicussion here, i was searching for this from long back
i wanna no can i access the file saved in windows partation when i m in linux
Also, i had tried knoppix live cd. i cud find virus in hard disk n pen drive, but i m not able to delete them. plz help me
i wanna no can i access the file saved in windows partation when i m in linux
Also, i had tried knoppix live cd. i cud find virus in hard disk n pen drive, but i m not able to delete them. plz help me
Pat
Beyond Smart
Probably because the Sticky says so
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3427
Which version of knoppix live cd did you try ? I would advice you to use the latest ubuntu for best results. And yes, you can easily access all data from your windows partitions in Linux!
However, to be able to write to ntfs partitions (or to delete files in your case), you would need ntfs-3g.
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