having trouble installing kubuntu

[Donn]

> but when it starts the installation it
> tells me it cannot find a root directory. does anyone know what this
> problem could be caused by and how do I fix it.
I can't recall the install steps, but you need a partition someplace that 
Linux can use as it's "root" or main partition. Make sure your drive has at 
least one partition -- best is 1)root (about 3 gigs) 2)home 3)swap (double 
your ram -- and then tell the installation wizard thingy to use that 
partition. Root is also known as "/" without the quotes.

Caution - you will lose previous data on those paritions, etc.

hth,
/d