Converting C: from FAT to NTFS

From: Ian (ianstock_at_sympatico.ca)
Date: 09/18/04 

Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2004 00:53:33 -0400

My C: drive is currently FAT, and full.

Will I free up much space by converting to NTFS (or FAT32)?

Given that it is my C: drive, can I convert without loosing my operating
system (Win2000)? If so, can it be dome from Windows, or do I need to do it
from a DOS boot?

Thanks,

Ian

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