On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 08:27:34PM -0000, mmorse757 wrote: > In preparation for a Linux install, I used gParted to split my disk into two > parts and created a logical partition on my laptop so that I could install > Linux on the second partition. The issue is, the installer gives the > following three options: > > 1) use entire disk > 2) set-up along side Windows 7 > 3) other (manual installation) > > I don't want to use option one as it will erase my Win7. I tried to use > option 2 but what happens is that the installer wants to shrink my Win7 > partition instead of using the 2nd partition. The only way to use my 2nd > partition is for me to choose option three but then the installer expects me > to manually setup the partitions. > > Has anyone had this issue? Is there a way to force the installer to use the > 2nd partition? Or do I have to Google on how to manually set up the > partitions using the second half of the disk?
You don't mention what sort of flavor of Linux you're using. Generally, once you click other, you're given a view of your current setup, and you should be able to click on the 2nd partition and choose to format it. -- Scott Robbins PGP keyID EB3467D6 ( 1B48 077D 66F6 9DB0 FDC2 A409 FA54 EB34 67D6 ) gpg --keyserver pgp.mit.edu --recv-keys EB3467D6 ------------------------------------ To unsubscribe from this list, please email [email protected] & you will be removed.Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
