Specify where Ubuntu installs

[jgedri]

Hi, I'm New. Could someone tell me how to specify which partition Ubuntu installs in?

[deadflowr]

Be default Ubuntu installs the main root partition in the first partition(usually /dev/sda1), then also creates an extended partition(usually marked as /dev/sda2) and adds a single logical partition for a swap partition.(usually marked as /dev/sda5).

If you want to install Ubuntu to a specific partition or with a specific partition scheme in mind, you would have to use the Installation option "Something Else".

I'm not sure if this helps, but I hope it does.

[howefield]

I like to partition the drive before install, then select "Something Else" at the partitioning screen during the install process and mount the relevant partitions then.

If you have a specific scenario in mind, do share.

[jgedri]

I don't know what I'm doing if I choose 'something else'. Ideally, I'd like to have a system with Ubuntu and Windows 7 coexisting peacefully. Also, I don't know if this is possible, but I want to try running Windows 10 from a flash drive in order to give it a whirl without actually changing my system.

[buzzingrobot]

I don't know what I'm doing if I choose 'something else'. Ideally, I'd like to have a system with Ubuntu and Windows 7 coexisting peacefully.


That's dual booting. Plenty of threads and guidance here on this forum. It's a perennial question.

Start here for the ISO's and info on burning to DVD/USB: http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop.

Here's a page in the wiki about dual booting: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WindowsDualBoot. Read it thoroughly.

[jgedri]

I don't want to know about dual booting. I want to know how to use the partition manager when I choose 'something else'.

[oldfred]

Many Windows 7 systems have used all 4 primary partitions.
How many partitions do you have?
Often you can backup one and delete the data to convert to an extended partition which then can have an unlimited number of partitions.
From Live Install's teminal mode, copy & paste into terminal & copy & paste output back here:
sudo parted -l

Several similar posts on using Something Else.
Lots of detail, screenshots and essential info.14.04 Something Else example
http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/ubuntu-14-04-install-guide.html
http://askubuntu.com/questions/343268/how-to-use-manual-partitioning-during-installation
http://askubuntu.com/questions/163962/install-alongside-option-missing-how-do-i-install-ubuntu-beside-windows-using

Any install with Something Else which is required with external drives or any second drive or any install with separate /home
Also shows combo box with location of grub2 boot loader
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Grub2/Installing

[Dennis N]

I don't want to know about dual booting. I want to know how to use the partition manager when I choose 'something else'.

On the next screen, "Installation Type"
+ will add a partiton if you have selected unallocated (free) space;
- will delete a selected partition;
change will reuse a selected partition.

You have to then fill in the details for the chosen action (except delete) in the popup box.

[jgedri]

Details?

[yancek]

The link below is about as detailed as you will find. Best to read it top to bottom, especially if this is all new to you.

http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/ubuntu-14-04-install-guide.html

An extremely detailed tutorial on using GParted, the graphical partition manager which comes with Ubuntu is at the link below.


http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/gparted.html

[jgedri]

Sorry; I was referring to what Dennis said.


You have to then fill in the details for the chosen action (except delete) in the popup box.

Good news: I have Ubuntu installed, safe and sound.