Hello, On Tue, 2 Aug 2005 08:33:19 -0500 Hongyu Sun wrote: > HI, All: > > I downloaded and burned 4 CDs from > http://fedora.redhat.com/download/mirrors.html. > > Then I tried to install Linux to my WinXP desktop machine. I have 10GB > on this machine which is pre-allocated for Linux before I install the > WinXP. Windows cannot see this 10GB. > > I have been frustrated with installation. I have installed several > times. But each time when I restart, I enter in Windows. I cannot see > any trace of Linux. > Insert FC4#Disc1 and reboot. Type : linux rescue Doesn't anaconda find a Linux? > I have some questions on the installation. The automatic partition > does not work. And I had to use manual partition. Since I have that > 10GB. I just chose it and mount it as "\" (root). Since a root is > required. I cannot partition the suggested swap disk. It just does not > work for me. I don't know what format I should format the disk. But > the only one working is "ext3". > Remember that it is / . > Another question is how to set the double boot mode? It seems in the > installation I set up this. But it just does not work at all. > > Finally it said the installation is complete and I can reboot. But I > am entered to Windows again. > > I cannot find any documentation on the installation. Somebody told me, > Redhat is good for beginners. But I still cannot follow. > http://fedora.redhat.com/docs/fedora-install-guide-en/fc4/ > Your help will be highly appreciated. > > Thank you very much, > > HS > Could you please tell us all what hardware you're trying installing to the next time. Thomas
