[wellylug] Re: wellylug Digest, Vol 23, Issue 7 Xubuntu issue + partitioning

[Cliff Pratt]

David Morrah wrote:
> Thanks everyone for your help on my Xubuntu question. I actually managed 
> to solve the problem. I tried downloading version 7.04 from a bit 
> torrent and it seemed to boot straight away.
> 
> When I installed Xubuntu, I set the partition size to 14.8 GB. I have a 
> 40 GB HDD, so I wanted to save some space for Windows XP if I needed to 
> reboot with my original factory settings. Funnily enough, after 
> installing Xubuntu, I found out that my "File System" drive has only 500 
> Mb of free space left. Not enough if I want to add more programs.
> 
> This would lead me to believe that it might be worth reformatting, and 
> then reinstalling Xubuntu again, but increasing the partition size. I 
> booted in Windows XP mode to check some settings. I found that the 
> windows XP C drive is only taking up 3.5GB of space (these are the 
> original factory settings excluding all the extra stuff I added, which I 
> backed up elsewhere).
> 
> While I don't wish to get rid of Windows completely, when installing 
> Xubuntu again, I am thinking of setting the partition size to 35 GB, in 
> other words, leaving 5 GB of free space for XP, should I need it in an 
> emergency. Any suggestions on this one? Is this the right move to make?
> 
Install Windows first, and install Service Pack2 and all fixes. 5GB is a 
little tight for XP but you might get away with it.

Cheers,

Cliff