Can't install Ubuntu starter pack

johncarlino131 · 11-07-2008, 08:34 PM

I keep setting the boot priority to CD-ROM, where the Linux DVD is, but whenever I restart the computer, the Windows XP opens instead. How can I get it to boot Ubuntu?

txwebmaster · 11-08-2008, 01:28 AM

Is the CD a live ISO image and have you partitioned your HD in preparation for Linux Installation?

johncarlino131 · 11-08-2008, 02:40 PM

It's an LXFSDVD13 (whatever that is). I can't partition the C drive. It says that there is no available space, even though there is 18.8 GB available.

Is it p[ossible to run Windows and Linux from the same partition?

Mcninjaguy · 11-08-2008, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txwebmaster

Is the CD a live ISO image and have you partitioned your HD in preparation for Linux Installation?

you can use this free program to make a bootable CD
http://infrarecorder.org/

**wmorri** · 11-08-2008, 03:32 PM

Hi,

It is great to hear that you are willing to try linux. A lot of folks don't want to try messing with thier computer and just like what they have.

My first question is how big is the hdd that you are thinking about using to put linux on. If you have at least 5GB of free space you should be free, but the more that you have free the better you will be. We can work with any amount of space but the more the better.

As for your question about running windows and linux on the same partition, the answer is no. It has to do with they type of file systems that windows and linux run on NTFS for windows. [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ext2]Ext2 is one of the file systems for linux. But I don't want to confuse you too much.

Cheers!

**Bartender** · 11-08-2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by johncarlino131

It's an LXFSDVD13 (whatever that is).

Never heard of that. The easiest way to tell whether you copied the download (wrong) or made a bootable CD out of the download (correct) is to fire up Windows and Explore the CD. If you see one huge file you did it wrong. If you see several folders and a handful of files you at least converted the download to a CD. Whether the CD is any good or not is another story.

11-07-2008, 08:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
johncarlino131 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 8 OS: XP--trying to install Ubuntu	Can't install Ubuntu starter pack I keep setting the boot priority to CD-ROM, where the Linux DVD is, but whenever I restart the computer, the Windows XP opens instead. How can I get it to boot Ubuntu?

11-08-2008, 01:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
txwebmaster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 3 OS: ubuntu 8.10	Re: Can't install Ubuntu starter pack Is the CD a live ISO image and have you partitioned your HD in preparation for Linux Installation?

11-08-2008, 02:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
johncarlino131 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 8 OS: XP--trying to install Ubuntu	Re: Can't install Ubuntu starter pack It's an LXFSDVD13 (whatever that is). I can't partition the C drive. It says that there is no available space, even though there is 18.8 GB available. Is it p[ossible to run Windows and Linux from the same partition?

11-08-2008, 03:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
wmorri Moderator Alt. Computing Join Date: May 2008 Location: /etc/pm Posts: 1,224 OS: Vista Basic SP1/Ubuntu 8.04/Fedora 10	Re: Can't install Ubuntu starter pack Hi, It is great to hear that you are willing to try linux. A lot of folks don't want to try messing with thier computer and just like what they have. My first question is how big is the hdd that you are thinking about using to put linux on. If you have at least 5GB of free space you should be free, but the more that you have free the better you will be. We can work with any amount of space but the more the better. As for your question about running windows and linux on the same partition, the answer is no. It has to do with they type of file systems that windows and linux run on NTFS for windows. [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ext2]Ext2 is one of the file systems for linux. But I don't want to confuse you too much. Cheers! __________________ If I have posted on your thread and haven't replied within 48hrs please PM me. I will try to be as prompt as possible! Linux Forever! Learning is doing, not being able to follow steps put forth by others. When posting what errors you get, please give the full message. It makes helping you much easier.