Are there any guides on how to dual boot kubuntu

[analyticalman]

Re: Are there any guides on how to dual boot kubuntu

I'm sorry you are having this problem, as far as I can see you are doing everything right. You have a windows STOP error 0x0000007B INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE. You can see here the common causes that link to the microsoft knowledge base to troubleshoot such errors
http://kadaitcha.cx/stop_err.html#0x0000007B

Some things to think about: Try to repair the XP installation with the XP setup disc - you may need to go to a windows forum or google it to get help on that. Check that you do not have a bootsector virus. I'm not sure a fresh install will cure this but I'm no expert. Check that you don't have bootsector virus protection enabled in the BIOS. Have you used any Roxio products?

re your other questions, your /home should be a linux native filesystem (e.g. ext3) it can't be Fat32. Sharing an FAT32 in linux and Windows is easy, thats not the cause of your problem here.

[Eug]

Re: Are there any guides on how to dual boot kubuntu

ok i've woken up early to try and get this sorted!

@sweetspot: yes i am installing a fresh new copy. just to be sure for one of the formats i did use fdisk and format c: in dos etc.

you also state that i cannot use FAT32 for this "shared" parition, for which i hope to be able to read & write from both XP and Kubuntu. I can see how you see it as a novelty, but to me it allows me to use Kubuntu as much as I can with access to all my documents, mp3s, photos, etc. until using XP becomes obsolete then I can eventually get rid of it.

no matter - i think there is a free XP based program which will allow me to read/write into /home on the ext3 partition.

this is the parition scheme i'd like to try and arrange.
[img width=400 height=36]http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/images/partitioning4.png[/img]
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/partitioning.html

failing that:
[img width=400 height=36]http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/images/partitioning5.png[/img]
the tutorial says it is possible to have a parition set up like this and share the ext3 /home using a program called "FS-Drive"

however that isnt important at this stage - and i'm hard pressed just getting any sort of dual boot working. but thanks for the insight i appreciate it.


@analyticalman: thanks for that link, tried doing a little digging around and reading - but i'm still pretty stumped as to what the problem could be Ii haven't used any Roxio products no.

i suppose i'll try sweet spot's method and try paritioning during the XP set up rather than let kubuntu do it.

will report back soon. again cheers for the help you two, i would like to beat this. ARGH!

[Eug]

Re: Are there any guides on how to dual boot kubuntu

ok... please bare with me.

I have a 200GB HDD, and Windows will not see any bigger than 130GB (that's a known fact) so, here is my current Win(gay)dows XP Parition Setup based on Sweet Spot's instructions.

C: Parition1 RAW 20GB -> for windows XP (NTFS)
D: Parition2 RAW 15GB -> for kubuntu
E: Parition3 RAW 512MB -> for swap
F: Parition4 RAW 98GB -> should I leave this unpartitioned? or leave it raw? there is an aditional ~50GB that is hidden from windows until service pack 2 is installed.

at this stage the "C" drive will be the only one getting XP installed onto it, and another format in NTFS file system.

right track?

[Sweet Spot]

Re: Are there any guides on how to dual boot kubuntu

C: Parition1 RAW 20GB -> for windows XP (NTFS)
D: Parition2 RAW 15GB -> for kubuntu
E: Parition3 RAW 512MB -> for swap
F: Parition4 RAW 98GB -> should I leave this unpartitioned? or leave it raw? there is an aditional ~50GB that is hidden from windows until service pack 2 is installed.

Close, but not quite. Windows WILL see over 130 gigs, but only as NTFS. FAT 32 has the size limitation problem. As far as the figures you've quoted above, I think that you should use that 98 gigs for your Ubuntu "Home" partition.

Home, is basically like Window's "My Documents" folders. It's where you should store all your music, video, and rogue programs etc. The root folder, is where all programs install to , so having a decent amount of space for growth, is a good idea. That's why I suggested at least 10 gigs.

Now, that extra 50 gigs, you should make the shared FAT 32 partition, OR you could just do it the other way around, and well, let's see:

You have 200 gigs right ? So:

20 gigs = C: (xp main NTFS)
10 gigs = Root (main Ubuntu partition)
1 gig = Swap
Leaving you with 169 gigs
Now, you can either have 130 gigs as your shared FAT32 partition, and 39 gigs for your "Home" partition OR, you can do it the other way around OR you can just split it evenly, OR how ever you'd like, so long as the shared FAT 32 partition is less than 132 gigs. Pretty simple, now no ?

As far as sharing with XP though, the reason I say it's sort of novelty, is because there's no reason not to view and make documents, listen to and create music, edit photos and art, and many other things, with Ubuntu. I haven't found it necessary AT ALL, to dig into my FAT 32 partition (though I did put my music on there, which was only because it's a separate drive) for anything. Ubuntu pretty much does everything I need to do.

The only thing Linux can't do, which I'll need Windows for, is my more complex audio production suites. Other than that, no need for Windows, which is REALLY nice. When I boot into windows for audio/music editing, I usualy disconnect my internet connection. This way, Billy boy can't see me EVER !! MUWAHAHA !

[Eug]

Re: Are there any guides on how to dual boot kubuntu

hi... does this look any sort of correct to you?

[img width=400 height=358]http://www.krazyimages.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10003/kubuntu_photo.jpg[/img]
*edit* wierd how this forum resizes images...

http://www.krazyimages.com/coppermin...untu_photo.jpg
here's the link


as you can see the "create" button is greyed out thus - i cant allocate that final 25.31GB partition which is supposed to be HOME.

should the SHARED parition be extended??

i think i lack the simple concept of primary, extended.

also tried to do some reading on linux about "mount points" etc. even bought a book, but i think its just one of those things that must be shown to understand. help with what partition to mount where?

Mount Point:
swap
/
/home
/boot
/usr
/var

which mount should i allocate to each partition?

i will give this a try and report back soon =)

cheers again

[kubicle]

Re: Are there any guides on how to dual boot kubuntu

Looks like you already have four primary partitions on that drive (which is the maximum number)...so you can't create a new partition from your empty space.

I suggest putting some (or all) of your linux partitions as logical partitions under an extended partition.

[Eug]

Re: Are there any guides on how to dual boot kubuntu

Looks like you already have four primary partitions on that drive (which is the maximum number)...so you can't create a new partition from your empty space.

I suggest putting some (or all) of your linux partitions as logical partitions under an extended partition.

actually only three are set as primary partitions, the 2nd from the top is an extend. which is why its got me a little confused - as i have also heard from someone else that 4 primaries is max.


anyway - i've just done another install of XP, and kubuntu... kubuntu is fine XP is the same... if someone could please break it down for me and lend me help troubleshooting this - it'd be much appreciated!

[kubicle]

Re: Are there any guides on how to dual boot kubuntu

actually only three are set as primary partitions, the 2nd from the top is an extend.

The extended counts as a primary partition...it's just a special form of primary partition...you can put several logical partitions on one extended partition

On your set up the number 03 partition is a logical partition on 02 extended partition.

I suggest you try to create one large extended partition and create your linux partitions (or at least some of them) inside that extended partition as logical partitions

[Eug]

Re: Are there any guides on how to dual boot kubuntu

ok thanks...
will try that to see if that gets me anywhere.

[Eug]

Re: Are there any guides on how to dual boot kubuntu

you bloody beauty kubicle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the problem was in the setting up of partitions!

thanks again to analytical man and sweet spot for their assistance as well.

i've attached a screenshot of my parition set up... and i left the mounting to the original of what kubuntu applied. and it works..

its like i've just had sex for the first time... again lol!! such a great feeling to have finally solved this..

again cheers guys!!!

[img width=400 height=300]http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/4535/snapshot1mf8.jpg[/img]

here's the direct link for the screenshot: http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/4...apshot1mf8.jpg

however the paritions didnt turn out as i expected:
i cant see some partitions, and can see others.
bit odd.. but its getting closer!!

[Sweet Spot]

Re: Are there any guides on how to dual boot kubuntu

its like i've just had sex for the first time... again lol!! such a great feeling to have finally solved this..

Well let's not get carried away eh ?