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    Ubuntu on Alienware M17x

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by nicolaibaun, Mar 9, 2011.

  1. nicolaibaun

    nicolaibaun Notebook Consultant

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    Hello all. i am trying to install Ubuntu on my m17x, via wubi. the installer downloads the .iso and completes the file copying. but when i boot to Ubuntu, it want to do the rest of the install, and that's fine. my problem is that under the install i get a error messages that says:
    no root file system is defined. please correct this from the partition menu
    but i can't access anything.. and my only option is to shut down..
    does anyone know what to do?
    thanks in advance :)
     
    nicolaibaun, Mar 9, 2011
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    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    Did you set up any special partitions when you installed or did you go with the defaults?
     
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    if you already have an ubuntu partition ready to go, why not burn an ubuntu install cd, or create an ubuntu install USB key?
     
    ronnieb, Mar 9, 2011
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    Did you define the root file system...?
     
    Jack, Mar 9, 2011
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    nicolaibaun Notebook Consultant

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    i don't have an extra partition, and i am actually trying to avoid the whole thing with repartitioning, and the grub bootloader..
    i can't define the root system like a normal install, beacuse it's automated.
    i've searched google a lot but couldn't really find anything :(
     
    nicolaibaun, Mar 10, 2011
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    Wubi is a bit buggy, and I don't mean any disrespect, but if it doesn't work, it's not really worth the hassle if you can't find an easy fix. There are a lot of threads you can find about this error but I didn't find a definitive looking solution.

    You can resize your partitions and make room for a real linux installation, that would be my advice. Of course you should back up your important personal data since there is always a risk associated with resizing partitions. An Ubuntu CD will let you resize with gparted, or direct from the installer.
     
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    Wubi worked perfectly for me... it wasn't worth the trouble keeping it though. I tried out ubuntu with Wubi first, and then just made a partition for ubuntu alone
     
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    i will consider a real linux install, thanks for the answers :)
     
    nicolaibaun, Mar 10, 2011
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