Please help me out

[Karl Larsen]

Dave Woyciesjes wrote:
> Karl Larsen wrote:
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>> Dave Woyciesjes wrote:
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>>> Karl Larsen wrote:
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>>>> Semiu Kareem wrote:
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>>>>> Dear sir/ma,
>>>>>
>>>>> Please I need help to install ubuntu linux on my laptop. I am currently
>>>>> downloading the version 8.04 for desktop. What configuration do I need on my
>>>>> hp 530 notebook with one partition already loaded with window vista and how
>>>>> do I achieve the configuration?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank you in anticipation for your help.
>>>>>
>>>>> Semiu Kareem
>>>>>
>>>>> Nigeria.
>>>>>           
>
>   
>>>>     Step 1: Back up 100% of your Windows.
>>>>
>>>>     Step 2: Defrag your Windows.
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>>>>     Step 3: Load Ubuntu from your LiveCD of Hardy.
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>>>> Ask for more help if needed.
>>>>
>>>> Karl
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>   
>>> 	Yeah, that was real helpful Karl. Plenty of detail & info...
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>>     Right Dave please give the real detailed version you feel I did not 
>> do. Can't wait to see the detailed instructions!
>>
>> Karl
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>>     
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> 	Well, there are many methods, but it boils down to:
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> 	No special configuration is needed for that laptop. Should just work 
> out of the box.
>
> 	Is Vista using the whole drive, or just a part with it's one partition?
> 	Does the user want to keep Vista running? If so, defrag then backup Vista.
>
> 	Once that's finished, boot from the LiveCD. If Vista is using the whole 
> drive, you will need to shrink it first. Gpartd is good for this.
> 	Now the install can begin. Keep an eye on what the installer screens say.
> 	When it gets to the partitioning screen, if you want to keep Vista, 
> read the instructions, and used the Guided steps. If not, let it use the 
> whole drive & partition how it likes.
> 	Once it's done loading, there shouldn't be any issues.
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>   
    Yours is not much longer and does the LiveCD have gparted within? I 
so far always use the manual install because I have made the partitions 
before loading.

Karl


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