regarding linux

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Hi everybody,

can anybody tell me something about MBR in linux.
actually i am new in this field(linux).

can anybody tell me the what type of partition are avialable in linux.
what is the procedure of installation of linux.....

waiting for ur mail.............

Welcome 2 the Digit Forum buddy !

Please read the rules in the forum b4 posting stuff !

And HEY! You wil get better answers if u posted this one in the Open Source section !

HAPPY POSTING !!!

MBR is not for Linux. it is for all operating systems. the MBR (Master Boot Record) contains informations to boot up the computer. the bootstrap program transfers control to the MBR and the MBR decides where to boot from.

when installing Linux, it will write to the MBR (ofcourse if u allow) and when booting the LILO/GRUB takes control and u can select an operating system (Dual Boot).

The files systems used are Ext2, Ext3, Reiser FS, Linux SWAP (for swap files) etc.