Debian can't partition my hard drive: /var/log/syslog (vt4)

ITstudentA+ · 02-15-2015, 07:35 AM

Dear Linux magicians

When I tried to partition my hard drive for installing Debian Wheezy, I get the error:

For unknown reason it is not possible to change the size of my partition. Check /var/log/syslog or look at he fourth virtual console (VT4)

Obviously I have no idea what this all means, clearly I'am a beginner. Excuse me for my bad English, I'm not a native or regular speaker. I have to install Debian for school...

Kind regards

ITstudent

albinard · 02-16-2015, 12:47 PM

There are a number of partitioning CDs available, which can be downloaded free. One excellent one can be found at:
http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=gparted

It is a live CD with which you can manipulate partitions easily in advance of your Debian installation.

Head_on_a_Stick · 02-16-2015, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ITstudentA+

look at he fourth virtual console (VT4)

You can look at the forth console by pressing <Ctrl>+<Alt>+F4