Now that I have all the files I need off the old computer that I've mentioned
before, I'd like to reformat the hard drive and install Windows 98SE (I
already have the install CD). I might also want to partition it and install
98SE and something else. The only thing I'm worried about is whether or not
things like my mouse, keyboard, and modem will still work whenever I reformat
the hard drive and install 98SE, because I don't know if they'll have the
drivers they need or not.

So, what I'd like to know is:
--How do I reformat a hard drive?
--How much harder would it be to partition the hard drive and install two
systems on it, as opposed to not partitioning it and installing one? And if I
did partition the hard drive, how would I install the different systems, and
how would I choose which one to boot with at startup?
--Will my mouse, keyboard, motem, etc. still work after the hard drive is
reformatted and a new system is installed?

If could link to websites that answer these questions, that would work too.

Thanks.