I have a Gateway netbook with Windows 7 starter. I installed the Ubuntu 10 version of Linux. But I don’t think it installed on it’s its own partition, because it never asked me about the size or anything of a partition or which partition to use. So, I followed some instructions on the internet to put Linux on its own partition, but how do I know its really on there?
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How do I install linux with an apple wireless keyboard & mouse?
I recently downloaded and created an ubuntu 10.10 disc and I want to install it on a partition on my intel mac, but I can’t seem to get linux to recognize the apple wireless keyboard and mouse I am using. Is it possible to get linux to recognize them before installation? Or do I have to install using other peripherals and then pair the apple stuff?
What Linux distribution is best for me and how much should i partition?
I am going to make a dual boot system and i was wondering what linux distribution would offer new things that windows dosent. It would be nice if the distribution was free. I was also wondering how much i should partition off for linux
Can I make a ubuntu partition and reformat windows later without touching ubuntu?
My vista has gone completely batshit. Unfortunately, I don’t have a vista disc to reformat with so can i run on a ubuntu partition, reformat windows later and keep my ubuntu intact (i already wanted ubuntu before this happened)?
How do I boot from my windows partition after installing linux?
I just installed Fedora on a separate partition from my Windows one. How do I boot from the other partition?
And if there is another way to boot from Windows back to linux, please tell me as well. Thanks in advance.
Simple Way to Format USB Stick – Ubuntu 10.10
Package: gnome-disk-utility Description: manage and configure disk drives and media palimpsest (from the gnome-disk-utility project) is a tool to manage disk drives and media: . * Format and partition drives. * Mount and unmount partitions. * Query SMART attributes. . It utilizes udisks. Homepage: git.gnome.org
How do I format my hard drive with ubuntu and install windows vista?
I installed ubuntu on my pc but didnt do a partition and it deleted windows. Now i want to remove ubuntu completelty and re install vista. I have got a re installion disk.
How do I install Ubuntu without losing data?
I’m a little bit confused about how to install Ubuntu without losing anything on my computer. I want to be able to run Windows as well as Ubuntu, so I have to create a new partition, right? If so can I create a new partition without erasing my harddrive?
I have installed Ubuntu on a partition of my laptop but want to overwrite the ubuntu one with kubuntu?
I have installed Ubuntu on a partition of my laptop but want to overwright the ubuntu one with kubuntu, how can i do this. I want to keep vista unaffected. Do I remove ubuntu first or what?
How to delete a Linux partition on hard drive?
I have a PC that is currently dual booting Windows Vista and Linux Mint. I’m not that fond of Linux Mint and want to explore other options. Can I simply delete that volume and put it back with my Windows partition, or do I have to uninstall GRUB loader or anything like that?