Installing Ubuntu

[anthony baldwin]

debian wrote:
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>> Should I format the partition I'm trying to install Ubuntu on while in
>> Windows before trying to install it?
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> No ubuntu will do the formatting for the linux partition for you.
> besides, you cant view windows partitions in windows w/o the use of
> third party software.
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>>  If so, is ntfs what I need to format it in? 
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> no, linux will not be able to install on an NTFS partition. it requires
> atleast an ext2/ext3 partition. (one that windows isnt able to view)
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>> Or am I doing something wrong in the Ubuntu side? I'd really
>> appreciate any help! I'm using a Dell Inspiron 1520 laptop. 
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> Heres something i recommend you do before repartitioning:
> In windows, run the hard disk defragmenter. That way you will minimize
> the chance of loosing data. If it tells you that defragmenting isnt
> necessary, i recommend you do it anyway just in case.
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> also, if you have the regular ubuntu cd (not the alternate install),
> they have a windows installer on the cd titled "wubi-cdboot.exe" Run
> that program, it will make dualbooting much much easier and wont resize
> your partition (instead, it will create a virtual partition on your hard
> disk)
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> --cj
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I'm pretty ignorant about this matter, since I haven't used Windows in 
about 8 years, but,
is it really safe to put your ubuntu install on a virtual partition on a 
windopes install?
I mean...is *anything* safe on a windows partition?
I don't know...I wouldn't trust any important data to a windows 
install...I guess I'm a little prejudiced.
I have three dual boot machines in my office...
Two are Ubuntu and Linguas OS (both Linux), and one is 
Ubuntu/WinXP...but, I don't use
the XP machine.  That one belongs to the Mrs., and she only boots XP to 
use a few
games and programs that are windopes only (some house designer software, 
and Sims2).

/tony

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