Re: So I'm new at linux and don't know what I'm doing

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Author: Justin
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Subject: Re: So I'm new at linux and don't know what I'm doing
Joseph Sinclair wrote:
> Definitely take it to the installfest. Especially for dual-boot setups, it can get a bit tricky, and a little extra help first-time through can save a mountain of headaches.
>
> Be sure to bring the OEM restore/install disk with you, since in a Windows/Linux dual boot, Windows has to be installed first.
>
> ==Joseph++
>
> Justin wrote:
>
>> I have a dell precision m90 laptop and a 250gb freeagent external hdd.
>> I just reformatted and installed ubuntu 7.10 on the laptop. I have all
>> my files and what not stored on the external. When running live from
>> the disc, I could access the drive but now that it's installed, it says
>> the drive is unmountable. Would I be better off just waiting until the
>> installfest and asking there(I want to set this up as a windows
>> xp/ubuntu dual boot) or is there some little tick box that I'm not seeing?
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Can and will be done. Thanks again for the help guys.
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