first steps

Forum: HD Install
Topic: first steps
started by: sisqonrw

Posted by sisqonrw on Sep. 30 2006,16:38

Hi

i am a new linux user.
i want to use damn small linux. i can boot it. i wanted to install to the HD. I wanted to create a linux partition.
i started aterminal and run cfdisk. i get the report: fatal error: cannot open disk drive...
whats the problem? how can i create a linux partition

thx
erhan

Posted by dtf on Sep. 30 2006,20:38

you need to specify the exact drive like

cfdisk /dev/hda

This is the primary drive on you first ide cable. Not sure how your computer is configured so this is just an example.

Posted by ^thehatsrule^ on Sep. 30 2006,21:51

Actually, cfdisk will default to /dev/hda without specifying anything.

Also, you need root priveleges, use i.e. sudo cfdisk

Use ls /mnt/hd* to see your ide drives.

Posted by sisqonrw on Oct. 01 2006,13:42

Hi,
thx. it works