HD Install :: HD Prob, first one of these ever

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

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.

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

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?

If you want to use DSL, the commands can be used by opening the ATerminal icon on the desktop.

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