MIB - Mandriva International Backports

How do i install mandriva 2009 linux inside windows so i can dual boot each of them? I am wanting to start using linux but i dont want to lose vista. How can i dual boot Mandriva. I have tried ubuntu and it does not work so i thought i would try something different.

How to open windows partition in mandriva console? I was able to open the windows partitions using the "storage media" icon in the mandriva desktop. But i want to know how to open the partitions using the terminal in mandriva. (i.e) i want to know in which directory does mandriva mount those partiti...