Installing Linux?

Hello, I have windows on my computer (on a 40gb Partition C:/) I have a second partition (40gb D:/) That I would like to install Ubuntu Linux on. Can someone please give me an idea on how to install Linux aswell on the D:/ partition?





Also, When the computer starts can u choose which O/S You want to boot? Or how do i do this?





- Cheers, Daniel

Installing Linux?
u will need to format these drives first and then make partitions and then u can install linux on ur pc...
Reply:Make sure your bios are set to boot from your dvd/cd drive before you try to install, and make sure you defrag windows although this may not be entirely necessary as you are installing on a separate patition. After the initial boot into the installation cd, ubuntu will find both your partitions %26amp; should spot your windows partition. Windows will most likely be on /hda or hda1 so install on /hda2 look for clues as to which is your windows partition, are both partitions exactly 40gb each or is one slightly smaller, it's worth checking this out just in case, also back up anything important, it's unlikely anything will go wrong but you never know.


Ubuntu will probably ask you if you want to use the entire partition, check yes if that's what you want.


grub will be installed on your MBR which is ok don't try to change this unless you know what you are doing. After the install it will give you a choice of what OS to boot into, by default it will most likely be ubuntu after 8 seconds, this can be changed quite easily.
Reply:Hi!





Simply, insert the Ubuntu CD in the drive and restart the computer. Then follow the on-screen instructions to have Ubuntu installed on the 2nd 40GB partition. However, Ubuntu does not require that much free space . Also, any Linux distribution creates a swap partition, and the swap partition size is usually twice that of your RAM memory. Backing up critical data from your Windows might be a good idea. Also, I recommend that, instead of using 39%26gt; GB partition for Ubuntu, you create multiple partitions, including NTFS (or FAT32) for use with MS Windows.


Yes, Ubuntu installs GRUB (Great Unified Boot Loader) which allows you to select which OS to boot.


BTW: In Linux, the partition that you refer as D:\ might be called something as Disk0%26gt;Partition 2


So, be careful when you partition. Automatic settings seem to be OK. Just back up important data before this setup process, if this is the first time you install Linux.


I hope I was helpful!


Good luck!

gardenia