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JackHowell Offline

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Posted: Nov. 07 2006,22:28

Hi all,

Just started using DSL after having a windows OS (yukk). Neways, before I put the DSL iso on a disc someone recommended i used kubuntu as my linux OS. When I tried I had a HD problem where there was an error formatting it using the EXT3 format type. I tried formating it thru DSL, however, I too was unsuccessful. The problem is that because of this i cannot save or rembmer any settings or even copy my DSL disc to the HD. If ne one knows what to do I would greatly appreciate your response. Also, just a note, when i boot up my laptop w/o the DSL disc i get a screen which says Operating System Not found.

Thx all for your help,
Jack Howell

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Posted: Nov. 07 2006,23:46

I think you could try mkfs.ext3
Use "mk <tab> <tab>" for more.

You'll probably need to be root as well, so prepend sudo to the command.

skaos

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Posted: Nov. 08 2006,12:50

In case you haven't done it, before formatting you have to partition the disk with cfdisk (as root).

JackHowell Offline

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Posted: Nov. 08 2006,14:01

guys im kinda new to this and hav literally no idea wat u mean by some of the stuff u said. I did try inserting a windows os disc and partitioning the drive but i got a drive is damaged error. Mayb its my drive?