Duel Boot

[gregrae]

I have installed Windows XP pro , Vista Enterprise , and I am trying to install Ubuntu.
At the partition Section I have the 3 partitions .
one with XP the other with Vista and the next Partition for Ubuntu being 27,595 MB but after the size of this partition is ( unknown ). and when I go next the promt on the monoter is
No root file system is defined.
Correct this from the partition menue.
Where do I find this section and what do I have to do for the installation to continue.
Thank you Greg.
I am going to use GAG V4 ( Graphical Boot Manager to be able to boot of any one of the 3 OS .

[housam]

Boot from ubuntu live cd and type in the terminal ( applications >> accessories >> terminal )

sudo fdisk -l
where -l is a small L and post the results.

also after installing ubuntu you'll have a trible boot , you can read about it here (http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=724817)

[gregrae]

Where do I find ( sudo fdisk -1 )so I can download the f Disc to a floppy.
Can you give me a screan dump of the page where I type
( applications>>accessories>>terminal}I am not familiar with ubuntu as I am trying to understand the OS . That is why I am duel butting so I can use the OS as I would like to use Linux I only have 1 PC and HD
Thank you for your patience and Help.

[housam]

put the ubuntu cd in the cdrom and start the computer. this will operate the ubuntu system from the cd. in the upper panel click on the word applications then accessories then terminal . then a window will pop-up to you . this window named the terminal which we can write codes inside it to get information ao apply changes or operate programs or install them.
after that you will type this code

sudo fdisk -l
in the terminal and press enter. you will get the informations we want to know to help you .post this information .

[zvacet]

It should look something like this. (http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-ubuntu-8.04-lts-hardy-heron)

[gregrae]

I hope this is the Information you require.
What do I do from this point.

[housam]

Repeat it as -l is a small L not 1.

sudo fdisk -l

[lukydude]

if it helps you with your isue mine when i do it looks like:

luke@luke-desktop-ubuntu:~$ sudo fdisk -l
[sudo] password for luke:

Disk /dev/sda: 40.0 GB, 40020664320 bytes
255 heads, 63 sectors/track, 4865 cylinders
Units = cylinders of 16065 * 512 = 8225280 bytes
Disk identifier: 0x418e418d

Device Boot Start End Blocks Id System
/dev/sda1 * 1 3628 29141878+ 7 HPFS/NTFS
/dev/sda2 3629 4734 8883945 83 Linux
/dev/sda3 4735 4865 1052257+ 82 Linux swap / Solaris
luke@luke-desktop-ubuntu:~$ sudo fdisk -l

Disk /dev/sda: 40.0 GB, 40020664320 bytes
255 heads, 63 sectors/track, 4865 cylinders
Units = cylinders of 16065 * 512 = 8225280 bytes
Disk identifier: 0x418e418d

Device Boot Start End Blocks Id System
/dev/sda1 * 1 3628 29141878+ 7 HPFS/NTFS
/dev/sda2 3629 4734 8883945 83 Linux
/dev/sda3 4735 4865 1052257+ 82 Linux swap / Solaris

[zvacet]

@ gregrae



but after the size of this partition is ( unknown ). and when I go next the promt on the monoter is
No root file system is defined.
Correct this from the partition menue.

Please look at link I posted to you.Step 4 of 7 is what are you looking for.

[gregrae]

This is a new screan dump.
What do I do with this information do I follow the steps 4 to 7.
do I have to coppy the information into the unbuntu installation.
In the Prepare disk Space of the insterlation do I go to manual.
I am a bit lost what I have to do with the f disk information.
greg

[gregrae]

Zvacet could you advise me is the screen dump give you the correct Information.
Sorry about persisting with this issue but I am trying to learn about Ubuntu.
Thank you Greg

[zvacet]

Just follow installation guide from link I posted to you.Sorry,but I didn´t read all guide so we will correct that now.In the guide you will find Select how you want to partition the disk and proceed. Select manual and then new window will pop up.In that window select where you want to install Ubuntu and after that you should see step 4 of 7.If anything is still unclear please post back.I or somebody else will help you to install Ubuntu and enjoy it after that.Good luck!

[gregrae]

I have Installed Xp Pro. Vista Premium, and Ubuntu and Can boot from either one on startup selection but I would like to use GAG Which I have Installed and have running can Select the appropriate icon XP or Vista or ubuntu but when select ubuntu it comes up sector boot not found or Invalid.
What do I do to fix this problem as I want to use Gag.
Thank you Greg.