RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] RE: G-code interpreters in DOS?

Yes you can definitely setup your system to multi boot between Linux and
other OS's. I had mine booting to RT Linux as the default and optionally to
Windows 95 or DOS 6.22 and from DOS to WFW 3.11. The only problem with this
scenario is that you must understand the Linux partitioning schemes and edit
your lilo.conf file appropriately when you set up the RT kernel or you will
get a system that does not boot.

Tim
[Denver, CO]

> Now mind you I'm in the middle of this so can't say for sure, but:
>
> I'm convinced you can set up a machine to dual boot DOS or Linux. I'm
> setting up a machine for CNC and now have it this way. I
> have a partition
> formatted for FAT in which DOS is installed. Another
> partition has linux
> installed and, from linux, can access the FAT partition.
> When the machine
> boots (linux LILO boot loader) I will be able to select DOS, linux or
> rtlinux.
>
> Then with a little thought and an extra plug or two between
> the computer
> parallel port and the stepper drivers one can run linux and EMC or any
> DOS based control program. From the conversations here EMC seems like
> the best controller but I still want the ability to run other DOS
> controllers without too much trouble.
>
> So, as I see it, you can have your cake and eat it too. :-)
>
> Hugh Currin
> Klamath Falls, OR