hi, I must say, this is a little overwhelming but I fear I will get no sleep
untill I have this installed and running .. hmmm, ok, I have linux mandrake
7.2 kernel version 2.2.17, I chose to do an auto install , and I have a 10
GB harddrive. I hope that helps a little
thanks again,
ana
>From: Dennis Myers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: [newbie] linux can't partition during installation
>Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2000 16:13:45 -0600
>
>Ana Hill wrote:
>
> > I just bought Linux mandrake 7.2 today.. When I tried installing it, I
>got
> > the error message..
> > "Partitioning Failed: The FAT resizeris unable to handle your
> > partition, the following error occured: Can't locate object method "new"
>via
> > package "rezise_fat::main" at
>/usr/bin/perl-install/install_interactive>pm
> > line 108 <> line 4."
> >
> > I feel stupid enough as it is.. I'm still really excited about trying
>linux
> > for the first time, if only I could actually get past this part..
> > I've just done a reformat and a new install of windows 98se, I also
> > defragmented my harddrive .. I don't know what to do now, please help me
> > thanks, ana
> >
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>Hi Ana, welcome to the wonderful world of Linux. We need more info. What
>version of
>mandrake, how big a hard drive and did you choose the auto install or
>custom, expert,
>just for starters. The Partition for linux will have to be linux native
>ext2 or
>reiserfs. Did you tell diskdrake to do the auto config? I know that is a
>lot of
>questions, but the answers will help someone on the list help you. Linux
>is a true
>marvel if you have been using windows for a while. It's like going from a
>biplane to an
>F16. Let's give it a go.
>
>
>--
>Dennis M. a registered Linux user #180842
>
>
>
>
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