<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"> <html> <head> </head> <body bgcolor="#66ffff" text="#000000"> Can I access Ubuntu IRC help from within Windows, for example, using AIM? A complete novice at Linux, I need help with proper formatting of NTFS partitions as preparatory stage of installing Ubuntu 8.04 as dual-boot with Win 2K Pro. Have read discussion of Dual Booting Windows and Ubuntu at <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://help.ubuntu.com/8.04/switching/installing-partitioning.html">https://help.ubuntu.com/8.04/switching/installing-partitioning.html</a>, but am unclear as to impact on Windows partitions of resizing and creating swap, root and separate home partitions upon Ubuntu installation. Clarifying details to follow when I've found correct doorbell to ring. I apologize in advance if I have trespassed against a specialized communications channel. James Liebert Akron, Ohio </body> </html>