Abstract
Welcome, and thank you for choosing Mandrake Linux! This Quick-Startup Guide will help you understand the installation basics of a GNU/Linux distribution, give you pointers as to what you need to do before actually installing the Mandrake Linux OS, as well as initiate you to the GNU/Linux environment.
Chapter 1, Installation Guide Warning will inform you about technical procedures you should do (this is not mandatory, but let's just say we very highly recommend you follow the instructions in this chapter!). We talk about data back-up, scandisk, and the like.
In Chapter 2, Before Installation, we cover topics such as BIOS configuration, boot disks and supported hardware.
Then comes the chapter you have been waiting for: Chapter 3, Installation with DrakX. It is designed to guide you during the installation process.