(K)ubuntu @ Asus Eee PC 1001HA - request for advise.

[Muzer]

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Bas Roufs wrote:
> Thanks, Muzer, for your feedback!
> 
>> hardware, the only issue might be in the wifi card in which case > you would have to use ndiswrapper if no drivers exist.
> 
> If this becomes relevant, I will get back about it to this forum.
> 
>>> OPTION 1
>>> ... current version of "Kubuntu remix" ......
>> This is what I would do. I have Kubuntu Netbook Remix on my
>> Aspire One ZG5 (the one with the crappy slow SSD :p)
> 
> What means 'SSD' in this context? 'Solid state disk' or something else?

Yes

> 
> - it runs fine, and although
>> there are a few issues that get on my nerves, there is nothing
>> too major
> 
> If 'Kubuntu Netbook remix'  works fine apart from some rough edges, it
> is OK  for me.
> 
> 
>> - - Alt-Tabbing ... to switch applications ....
> I tried it at this machine - good idea!
> 
>> .... YMMV
> 
> What means 'YMMV'?

Your mileage may vary - you may get different results to me depending on
what you want to use it for

> 
> 
>>> OPTION 2
>>> 4 stages plan ..."Ubuntu ...  Kubuntu netbook remix 10.04.....
> 
>> this method... end up with quite a bloated system - I
> Thanks for sharing  this warning.
> 
>> to be cautious. ....
>>
>> So, you only need to resize from the right.
> 
> Useful warning again. How can check I whether I resize from the right?
> Is this graphically visible?

Yes - if you choose the default partitioning layout, it will resize from
the right automatically. If you do it manually, it is graphically
visible - just make sure that the Windows partition stays on the left
side of the graphical partition manager and it should be fine. This will
probably make more sense when you get to do it.

> 
>> I personally would recommend you install with separate root
>> and home partitions, as if you decide you want a different distro > after all (or a  different setup), you can more easily scrap it and
>> start again without losing your files.
> 
> This sounds reasonable. How do I get separate root and home
> partitions? Via some advanced option?

Yes - when you come to the partitioning, there will be some options. I
can't remember what they are exactly, but they are something along the
lines of:

Fill entire disk (delete all partitions and use entirely for Kubuntu)

Resize Windows partition and install alongside

Manually specify partitions


You want that last option - then you will get a partition editor that
allows you to basically do whatever you like. I can't remember the exact
details as it's been a while since I used it, but you'll want to:

Change the amount of space Windows 7 uses so it's a small-ish amount

Create a relatively small partition for the root directory - 40GB should
be plenty for most people's use unless you want to install a ridiculous
number of applications (on my desktop it's only 20GB, and I've only used
up 45% of it, and I've had it since August). Set the partition type to
primary, format to ext4, and set mount point to /

Now, create a bigger partition for your home partition. Bascially just
use whatever is left of the disk, minus about a GB or two. Again, set
partition type to primary, format to ext4, and set the mount point to /home

Finally, create a partition in the small space you left behind. Set
partition type to primary (if there is any room left; if Windows came
with more than one partition already you'll have to make a logical
partition and then another partition inside that, post back if you need
help with this), format to linux-swap (it's called something like that)
and leave the rest as it is. This is the Linux equivalent of virtual
memory in Windows - it is used as RAM if your normal RAM runs out.

I'm sure someone can go into more detail than me if you need it, but
that is the general gist.

> 
> Thanks, respectfully yours,
> Bas.
> 

Good luck,

Muzer.


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