Install Linux alongside Windows

How to install Linux alongside Windows ?

How do I do this without losing data?

norton (formerly powerquest) partition magic should work fine in partitioning your hard disk without losing stored data. i suggest that after you partition your HDD, reboot and move all your files to the partition which contains your Windows OS.. after which you reformat the partition which you wish to install the linux OS..

also remember that linux operating systems usually work properly on a LinuxExt formatted partition.even though, the linux OS can still read FAT32 format.. im not really sure about NTFS format..

but if you have money to spare, buying an extra HDD would have to be the choice.. it saves you time and the hassle of partitioning and moving your files...