How to Install Slackware 14.2 Dual Boot Windows 8

July 12, 2021 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

Installing 1

  1. 12. Launching Installation

    Accept the First, Choice ‘Install from a Slackware CD or DVD‘ :

    Again on SCANNING FOR CD or DVD DRIVE:

    Next Confirm for the proposed PACKAGE SERIES SELECTION Setup again with:

    How to Install Slackware 14.2 Dual Boot Windows 8 - Packages Series Selection

    Finally, also on SELECT PROMPTING MODE: “terse

    And After it’s Time for a Coffee… :)

    How to Install Slackware 14.2 Dual Boot Windows 8 - Installing
  2. 13. USB Booting Key

    (Optional) Opt for that only in Case of a Precious Installation…
    So here we just Skip it with:

    How to Install Slackware 14.2 Dual Boot Windows 8 - Usb Flash Creation
  3. 14. Installing LILO Bootloader

    Again the Default Choices should be just Good :)

    How to Install Slackware 14.2 Dual Boot Windows 8 - LILO Setup

    The Safe Choice is to again to Confirm for the standard text console with:

    How to Install Slackware 14.2 Dual Boot Windows 8 - LILO Penguin Logo Setup

    Moreover, No Kernel Parameters should be needed, so:

    How to Install Slackware 14.2 Dual Boot Windows 8 - LILO Kernel Parameters

    Accept Proposed also for TEXT CONSOLE:

    How to Install Slackware 14.2 Dual Boot Windows 8 - LILO Text Console Configuration

    Finally, Confirm MBR as the LILO Destination:

    How to Install Slackware 14.2 Dual Boot Windows 8 - LILO Destination
  4. 15. Configuring Mouse

    Make a Mouse Connection Choice here.
    Then you can Change it by modifing the /dev/mouse link.

  5. 16. Configuring GMP

    Simply Confirm for the GMP Setup:

    How to Install Slackware 14.2 Dual Boot Windows 8 - GMP Configuration

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