having trouble installing kubuntu

[linux_smz]

Donn wrote:
>> 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
>
>   
ok just got a different message with a different drive.  it says 
manually edit partition table but won't let me edit it and if i hit 
continue it gives me the error no device found maybe you're not using a 
root user