• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Question about installing linux on Thinkpad T43

M

MuffD

Diamond Member
Hi
I have a Windows setup already. 180gb partition. I was going to free up about 20gb using partition magic and then using that for my Linux install. Is this okay or should I just re-install Windows and go from there?

Thanks
 
Make a backup before doing it. Some people have had issues with PM. I haven't used it in YEARS. 😛

Should work though.
 
Any linux distro that is current will allow you to resize your Windows partition during the install. no need to use PM to do this.
 
Originally posted by: TonyRic
Any linux distro that is current will allow you to resize your Windows partition during the install. no need to use PM to do this.
Click to expand...

Yep - Just choose the option that allows you manually configure the disks/partitions and you should be able to do it without PM. I've read many people recommend a defrag prior to doing it but I'm not sure if it's necessary.
 
I did the defrag first, (multiple) times, because I had so little space on my TP21. Of course you shouldn't have *that* issue!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top