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[CrazyCanuck90]

When I try to install Mint it goes to the partition part of the installation, and I pick the manual option. I put in a root directory, and it doesn't work? I've seen a few articles on it, and I have no idea how to get past it. Help?

I know those 2 new questions shouldnt be in this part of the forum, but I thought I might as well just use the thread I have going.

[Boo]

first is there any reason for doing a manual partition? eg for a dual boot system.

partitioning:
create one partition 3-4GB in size for mount point /, format ext3.
create one partition 2 x RAM for swap (so 512MB of RAM = 1GB swap).
create one partition using the rest of the disk for /home, format ext3.

continue with install.

[CrazyCanuck90]

first is there any reason for doing a manual partition? eg for a dual boot system.

partitioning:
create one partition 3-4GB in size for mount point /, format ext3.
create one partition 2 x RAM for swap (so 512MB of RAM = 1GB swap).
create one partition using the rest of the disk for /home, format ext3.

continue with install.

Alright so do I do that under the manual part? So while installing I make those 3 partitions, and for the first partition, do I just put / for the mount point? I'm a complete noob at this

Also, what should I do if I don't pick manual. I want to keep windows XP on here. The only other option that looks good would be use the biggest section of open harddrive space?

[Boo]

haha now we know it is a dual boot. information is good.

the easy way is to choose "use the biggest section of unused hd space", but that will not give you a /home partition, which i consider a must.

if you choose manual you can create the 3 partitions i listed from the free space. leave the xp partition alone.

the first partition put / for the mount point.
the second partition has no mount point because it is swap.(format swap)
the third partition put /home for the mount point.

[CrazyCanuck90]

haha now we know it is a dual boot. information is good.

the easy way is to choose "use the biggest section of unused hd space", but that will not give you a /home partition, which i consider a must.

if you choose manual you can create the 3 partitions i listed from the free space. leave the xp partition alone.

the first partition put / for the mount point.
the second partition has no mount point because it is swap.(format swap)
the third partition put /home for the mount point.

Alright, I will try that tomorrow, have to go to bed soon, exam in the morning, I will post back with results. Thanks a lot