Confused, Ubuntu or Fedora or both, if possible.

[mehak]

Hi ! My friend gave me two Linux CDs last month. Ubuntu 9.10 and Fedora 12. I have tried both yesterday and like both. I want to install Linux in my Laptop having Windows 7 installed already.
My friend told me that its possible to install Linux along with Windows 7. I am ready to install but don't know how and which Linux. Could you please help me in this.

Thanx

[devils casper]

Hi and Welcome !


Its really easy to install Linux along with Windows OS. You can install Linux inside Windows OS too. Could you post your Lappy's specs here?

We can't help you in distro selection. You have to select yourself. Both are good for new users.

[GNU-Fan]

Well, if you like both, throw a coin or install both

But if you are new to this, better refer to your friend for installation in order to make sure you don't accidentally delete anything from Windows.

[mehak]

It is Sony Vaio VGN-CS32GH. I can not add link.

I want to keep both Operating Systems separate and don't want to touch Windows 7. I will install Ubuntu. Could you please help me?

GNU-Fan : My friend is out of station and will be back next month.

[devils casper]

It is Sony Vaio VGN-CS32GH. I can not add link.

I want to keep both Operating Systems separate and don't want to touch Windows 7. I will install Ubuntu. Could you please help me?

GNU-Fan : My friend is out of station and will be back next month.

Hardware configuration is good and you can install any distro in your Lappy. Ubuntu is a good choice.

First of all, boot up from Ubuntu LiveCD and open Disk Utility package. Its available in Administrative Menu. Shrink Windows 7 Partition(s) and create two new partitions.

10+ GB, ext4 for /
512MB, SWAP

Start installation and select Manual Partitioning. Select ext4 partition and assign / mount point to it. Continue installation. Installer will detect Windows OS and SWAP partition. It will setup dual boot itself and you will have choice to boot up either distro at startup.

[mehak]

How do I create two new partitions? I have 3 partitions in my Hard disk already. Should I delete two partitions and create two new partitions for Ubuntu?

I have 250 GB Hard disk. Why only 512 MB for SWAP?

Sorry for asking too much. I want to learn Linux. I hope you won't mind.
Thanx.

[devils casper]

How do I create two new partitions? I have 3 partitions in my Hard disk already. Should I delete two partitions and create two new partitions for Ubuntu?

I have 250 GB Hard disk. Why only 512 MB for SWAP?

Sorry for asking too much. I want to learn Linux. I hope you won't mind.
Thanx.

You can create 64+ partitions in Single Hard disk.
3 Primary + 1 Extended :: 60+ Logical partitions inside Extended Partition.

Backup data from Last partition and delete it. Create an Extended Partition. Create two new logical partitions for / and SWAP inside Extended.


I have checked specs of your Lappy. It has 2GB RAM. That is enough for Ubuntu and there is no need to create SWAP partition. I have suggested 512MB just to be on safer side.

If you have any confusion regarding Partitions, post the partition structure of your Hard disk here.
Open Terminal in Ubuntu LiveCD and execute this

sudo fdisk -l

Post output here.

* Its small L in fdisk -l.

[mehak]

I didn't know about Extended Partition. Is it Linux specific? Are yop sure that nothing wrong will happen to Windows 7?

I don't have my Laptop with me right now. I will execute that command and post output when I will get back home.

[devils casper]

I didn't know about Extended Partition. Is it Linux specific? Are yop sure that nothing wrong will happen to Windows 7?

I don't have my Laptop with me right now. I will execute that command and post output when I will get back home.

Extended Partition is not Linux specific. Its actually Windows based only and won't ruin Windows 7.
We could help you precisely after check partition structure of your Hard disk.

[ultimatelinux]

among Ubuntu 9.10 and fedora 12 I would go with fedora 12