HD Install :: first steps

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

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.

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.

Hi,
thx. it works

original here.