OK, i wouldn't mind trying v 9.0, but this one i have is freeeeee. :)

The reason why i'm interested in getting a 2nd HDD is that:
a) I won't have to mess around with my primary HDD (i.e. worry about data loss, formatting, or partitioning etc.)

b) It is getting somewhat getting full, and wanted to spare what space i have for my W2K applications and personal data.

c) I was told NOT to install Linux on a non-partitioned HDD. I dont know why that is important with Mandrake but in any case, after i heard that I figured I would not install it on my current HDD.