View Full Version : [ubuntu] Problems when Installing Ubuntu-9.0.4
Matuka
June 24th, 2009, 07:28 PM
Hello,
I've been rather keen into trying out Ubuntu for a little while now, and since then I have remained in either Windows or in the Ubuntu Live Test...
But since I previously formatted my HDD into two separate locations for Windows XP and Windows 7, I've also got around 20gb left of which I'm thinking of installing Ubuntu on...
But here's the problem, when ever I'm at the Partitioning screen I choose advance and then I go to the reaming space and create a new partition out of it, I set it to a Logical Type with the Fat-32 Format, Also the Location for the New Partition is "At the Begining", and not only that the Mount is set as "/Boot".
Now after all of this is done -- I go to "Forward" and it comes up with the same error over and over again... Of which I have a screen-shot of:
http://www.cubeupload.com/files/805800untitled.png
(Note. I used Gimp to edit it a little, thank goodness that the same controls in Gimp pretty much Remain, :D).
Could I get any assistance?
Thanks in advance,
EDIT:
Also to avoid trolling or flaming -- I've tried a search via Google on this matter and no prevail sad to say...
And yes I did sign up in order to ask this question... :D
EDIT2: problem is solved! Woot! <3 The quick Community...
mk1w86
June 24th, 2009, 07:34 PM
There is a thread here on how to set up your partitions for Ubuntu
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=282018
Basically you need a root partition mounted on / and a swap partition which is similar to virtual memory in Windows.
merlinus
June 24th, 2009, 07:35 PM
You need to set format to ext3. linux does not run on fat nor ntfs. After doing this, you usually can right-click on the partition and select the mountpoint -- / (or root).
mk1w86
June 24th, 2009, 07:37 PM
This explains the partitions more simply
https://help.ubuntu.com/9.04/installation-guide/powerpc/partition-sizing.html
hunterGT
June 24th, 2009, 07:37 PM
I've had this happen to me while creating several partitions. The cure was to make sure one of the partitions was mounted to /root. But there may be another way, because I never had to do that before.
presence1960
June 24th, 2009, 07:49 PM
You want to create a swap partition first from that free space. I would recommend 1 to 1.5 times your RAM if you want to use suspend and/or hibernate.
When you get to the Prepare disk space window of the partitioner select manual option (see attached pic). Then highlight that free space for root and click Edit Partition. Set partition type to Primary or Logical, set Use as (Filesystem) to ext 3 or ext 4. Then set Mountpoint to /. Highlight intended swap partition and set Use as to swap. Then proceed with the install.
Matuka
June 24th, 2009, 08:09 PM
Hey there guys, thank you for the incredibly fast replies (Usually on forums it'll take at-least 30 minutes for someone to even look at the thread)... Anyhow, I've got the problem sorted out thanks to your help!
Currently I am using EXT4 with a mount of "/"(Just that)...
And it let me pass onto Stage 5...
Also thank you mk1w86 (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=531844) for the two(Or more) topics on partitions in linux/ubuntu -- There actually very use-full and contain much knowledge(made myself a mental note to Bookmark them where Ubuntu is finally finished installing).
Also thank you presence1960 (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=657448) for the easy guide on what I should of done... :) Fixed up all the problems I had...
Thank you all very much,
EDIT: Also merlinus (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=277749), if Fat isn't supported than why are both Fat-16 and Fat-32 listed? I'm going to take a wild guess and say it's because the Ubuntu Partitioner also allows you to partition your HDD for other operating systems such as Windows or Macintosh(Although im unaware if their is such as thing as a Mac Install CD, as most, or all Mac units come with it installed).
presence1960
June 24th, 2009, 08:11 PM
Hey there guys, thank you for the incredibly fast replies (Usually on forums it'll take at-least 30 minutes for someone to even look at the thread)... Anyhow, I've got the problem sorted out thanks to your help!
Currently I am using EXT4 with a mount of "/"(Just that)...
And it let me pass onto Stage 5...
Also thank you mk1w86 (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=531844) for the two(Or more) topics on partitions in linux/ubuntu -- There actualy very use-full and contain much knowledge(made myself a mental note to Bookmark them where Ubuntu is finally finished installing).
Also thank you presence1960 (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=657448) for the easy guide on what I should've done... :) Fixed up all the problems I had...
Thank you all very much,
That's what I am talking about! Enjoy Ubuntu.
Matuka
June 24th, 2009, 08:14 PM
That's what I am talking about! Enjoy Ubuntu.
I know I most certainly will! :) The power of it is far more superior than of which Windows 7 uses -- And even in the 32bit live it's still amazingly fast and quick...
*Jumps on and ride the Ubuntu fan boy/girl train* :)
merlinus
June 24th, 2009, 08:16 PM
EDIT: Also merlinus (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=277749), if Fat isn't supported than why are both Fat-16 and Fat-32 listed? I'm going to take a wild guess and say it's because the Ubuntu Partitioner also allows you to partition your HDD for other operating systems such as Windows or Macintosh(Although im unaware if their is such as thing as a Mac Install CD, as most, or all Mac units come with it installed).
You are correct. Often during installation someone may wish to create a partition for sharing data between windows and ubuntu, so that's why there are other formatting choices besides those used for linux.
mk1w86
June 24th, 2009, 08:20 PM
Quote:
EDIT: Also merlinus, if Fat isn't supported than why are both Fat-16 and Fat-32 listed? I'm going to take a wild guess and say it's because the Ubuntu Partitioner also allows you to partition your HDD for other operating systems such as Windows or Macintosh(Although im unaware if their is such as thing as a Mac Install CD, as most, or all Mac units come with it installed).
You are correct. Often during installation someone may wish to create a partition for sharing data between windows and ubuntu, so that's why there are other formatting choices besides those used for linux.
You can install Ubuntu on a FAT32 partition if you are installing to a USB flash drive for example.
merlinus
June 24th, 2009, 08:32 PM
So linux runs on fat32? I find this very hard to believe, but of course I can be totally mistaken.
presence1960
June 24th, 2009, 08:42 PM
So linux runs on fat32? I find this very hard to believe, but of course I can be totally mistaken.
My Jaunty Live CD I created on a USB drive is formatted in FAT 32. That is the Live CD on USB drive. I seriously doubt whether a full installation to FAT32 is possible.
Those other filesystem options are there because Partition Editor (gparted) on the Live CD and gparted Live CD will boot and partition any machine no matter what is on the partitions.
mk1w86
June 24th, 2009, 08:43 PM
So linux runs on fat32? I find this very hard to believe, but of course I can be totally mistaken.
Yes but I would not usually recommend it for obvious reasons apart from maybe the above scenario where USB flash drives are not usually very large.
philcamlin
June 24th, 2009, 08:46 PM
use the whole disk :popcorn:
Matuka
June 24th, 2009, 08:58 PM
use the whole disk :popcorn:
The previous problem has been solved my friend, :) Also I am not going to use a full disc for Linux as I am more or less a Windows user and I should remain like that for 75% of my life-time as I do game development/Modifications and photography - And if the Game that I'm developing for has problems running under any type of Windows application Emulator, then I'll have to resort to using Windows.
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