Help on partitions for installing ubuntu
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Author: whynot2000, Location: Belgium
Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 3:22 pm Post subject: Help on partitions for installing ubuntu
hi, i want to install Ubuntu 7.04 on my external harddisk 500GB
i already filled it up for about 50% with crap, but i'll only need 5% of it for ubuntu, so i'll need to partitionate it
I have here a screenshot of the step where i'm unsure.
If i want to use 5% of the disk, should I do it this way?
(i know the selected radiobutton is right though, it's all about the slider)
[img]http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb99/whynot_2000/Screenshot.png[/img]
i obviously don't want the 250gig of data be destroyed (it's backed up, though)
any other tips on this are welcome too
Author: ndmmxiaomayi, Location: Little Red Dot
Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 4:38 pm Post subject:
That option should work fine.
How many partitions do you have by the way?
I prefer the manual method of partitioning. The manual method can be a frightening experience for first timers, but there's a way to get around it if you don't understand the installation screen.
The installation screen will show your partition size. Using that as a guide, you will know what not to delete or format.
Here are 2 articles detailing the different methods of partitioning.
Manual partitioning
Guided partitioning
Author: whynot2000, Location: Belgium
Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 9:34 pm Post subject:
wow, the new installation system is so much clearer
i've ordered the cd's, i'll wait till i get them
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