2 hard disks

[norman]

> Norman, before we get to that part (it is 'sudo install gparted' from a
> terminal window BTW, then System|Administration|Partition Editor), have
> you tried the steps that I've already suggested? If so what results did
> you get?  Please don't do anything with gparted until you let us know
> what you've done so far.

Thanks for the note of caution. In fact I have decided that the 2 hdd
idea can be shelved for the time being and that I will give dual booting
another try. Incidentally, if you know of a guaranteed way to remove the
MBR I would be for ever grateful.

Norman