partition

[eXtreme]

i just downloaded linux and want to install it

i want to create a partition for it

which is the best why around it

[Floppyman]

Are you trying to install linux on a second harddrive?

If not, is there any unpartitioned space left on the drive you are trying to install linux on?

HTH

[eXtreme]

i have a single hard drive and want to install linux on it

it says that there is no unpartitioned space

is it maybe worth just buying a new hard drive for linux and other stuff

[Floppyman]

Hi,

Buying a second harddrive for only Linux is a definitely an option, and given the prices of hdd's nowadays maybe your best bet. Otherwise, you can obtain some software that will allow you to adjust the size of your partitions. However, this can be tricky and could potentially have unwanted results if not done carefully. HTH

[mikeL]

The easiest way would be to install a second hard drive, that way you don't have to worry about losing any data. Just remember the following

hda = primary master
hdb = primary slave
hdc = secondary master
hdd = secondary slave

Mike

[MulderMan]

hda = primary master
hdb = primary slave
hdc = secondary master
hdd = secondary slave


i used to get caught out with them alot :eek:. esp when i was starting out and trying to overwrite the mbr.