HD Install :: formating tools?

i have a stupid q. when run cfdisk in dsl it says an invalid partition and i was wondering how to run it huh

. and how can i see my partitions under linux ?

You can "see" your partitions by using the mount.app tool on the bottom right corner of your screen.

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You could do something like
cd /mnt
ls -d hd* sd*

if sudo cfdisk is not working try:
sudo fdisk -l
this should list how your hard drive is partitioned (if that is what you are looking for).

If you are looking for your mounted partitions open the System Stats tool under the System menu and it offers alot of detail about your system.

To view what partitions you can mount the best tool is the Mount Tool, as ^thehastsrule^ said, and it can also be started under the System menu.

you can grab a copy of gparted live cd. it is a graphical partion tool to work with partions, it is alot easier to use.-> http://gparted.sourceforge.net/livecd.php

original here.