k1ng

I recently installed a new 200GB drive, so I now have some extra storage space to play with. I've decided to install linux and I have a few different options that I wanted to run by you guys first.

First, here's my IDE setup:
First(primary?) IDE cable:
Master: 60GB - Windows XP/Installed Programs
Slave: 200GB - General File Storage
Second IDE cable:
Master: 40GB
Slave: DVD-RW Drive

I've always been told that a HD will run slower if it's on the same IDE cable as a CD/DVD drive. How slow are we talking? Because I would like to install linux on the 40GB drive, but not if my (slow) HD is going to be a problem. If it is, I will create a small partition on my 200GB drive for linux and use the 40GB drive as a misc storage drive.

What are your thoughts on this?

Thanks

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