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    really quick ubuntu install question

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by HumanTorch, Jul 13, 2007.

  1. HumanTorch

    HumanTorch Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    i have a laptop running xp sp2
    it has a 100 gb hd of which about 18 gb is free
    when i start to install linux
    1. will it give me the option to make a new partition so i can use both os's
    2. if i create a new partition from unused disk space (that 18 gb) will any of my files already on the hard drive (such as music, vids, programs for xp) be damaged
    3. how much space shoudl i set aside if i really will only put linux on this partition as all my other files will be on the other one?

    thanks in advance
     
    HumanTorch, Jul 13, 2007
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    aacury Notebook Consultant

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    1. yes
    2. no
    3. up to 5GB will be enough.
     
    aacury, Jul 13, 2007
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  3. HumanTorch

    HumanTorch Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    awesome thanks so much aacury, rep, and help is appreciated
     
    HumanTorch, Jul 13, 2007
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    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    1. Ubuntu will give you the option to make a new partition for the installation. It will even import many of your settings from Windows XP (including user names and passwords) if you so wish.

    2. No. Just make sure not to make the partition larger than 12-15GB for a little wiggle room in XP and you should be fine. It also wouldn't hurt to defragment the disk first either.

    3. I'd say in your case, about 10GB would be good in case you decide to install a bunch of applications. You should be able to read the NTFS drive immediately with Ubuntu.
     
    Paul, Jul 13, 2007
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    yin Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, and NTFS write support is a few clicks away :)
     
    yin, Jul 14, 2007
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