even if I run 8g - 2 is enough huh?
Is the windows partition #1, the swap partition #2 and the Ubuntu partion #3?
Are they given numberical value like that?
even if I run 8g - 2 is enough huh?
Is the windows partition #1, the swap partition #2 and the Ubuntu partion #3?
Are they given numberical value like that?
No, absolutely not. Windows must be on a primary partition and needs the boot flag otherwise it won't boot. Linux can be on a primary partition or on a logical one - but that need not concern us at the moment. Ubuntu/Linux does not need the boot flag. The utility grub (grand unified bootloader) which will be installed when you install Ubuntu takes care of booting Ubuntu and doesn't need the boot flag. You will boot Windows from the grub menu, but grub is not booting Windows - it is merely handing the booting process over to Windows if you choose Windows at the grub menu.
To repeat: the Windows partition must have the boot flag set. Ubuntu/Linux is indifferent to whether or not the boot flag is set.
am I going to need to install all of my hardware drivers cds on xp pro?
This is a brand new build.
I would imagine so - I've never had a win install that didn't need hardware drivers to be installed, contrary to popular belief it doesn't work ootb usually
how will i know what cds to use to install drivers and which ones are already ok?
Used to be check by right click my computer - properties - device manager - if there are any there with x or ? then they need sorting. But can't really remember how to deal with windows problems unless I have one in front of me.
Will which prompt you - the win install or the buntu one.
the 2nd stage with ubuntu
Alright, uninstalled 32 with the cd and then partitioned the hdd for windows.
I installed xp pro and the service pack and a few other misc applications and games.
But when I tried to install 64, when I clicked start or run ubuntu, the screen turned black with a red box that said "RGB no Input signal" and then basically shut off, but didnt.
I tried a couple of times to do this... what is the problem? Windows works fine, so there isnt any problem with the connections.
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