Linux - NewbieThis Linux forum is for members that are new to Linux.
Just starting out and have a question?
If it is not in the man pages or the how-to's this is the place!
Notices
Welcome to LinuxQuestions.org, a friendly and active Linux Community.
You are currently viewing LQ as a guest. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. Registration is quick, simple and absolutely free. Join our community today!
Note that registered members see fewer ads, and ContentLink is completely disabled once you log in.
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. If you need to reset your password, click here.
Having a problem logging in? Please visit this page to clear all LQ-related cookies.
Get a virtual cloud desktop with the Linux distro that you want in less than five minutes with Shells! With over 10 pre-installed distros to choose from, the worry-free installation life is here! Whether you are a digital nomad or just looking for flexibility, Shells can put your Linux machine on the device that you want to use.
Exclusive for LQ members, get up to 45% off per month. Click here for more info.
Hey, I am considering taking out my windows xp partition altogether. How can I do that and give the space left over to Linux? Any help would be appreciated.
Please be specific, I am considerably new.
Well, you can simply rm the entire disc (which I wouldn't do) or you can format the partition with a linux filesystem, let's say ext3. So once you take the plunge and have all the things backed up:
mke2fs -j /dev/hdXX
you can also boot with the windows 98 boot disk, run fdisk, and if your windows xp is on nfts files system , delete non-dos partition in the fdisk selection menu.
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing
Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute
content, let us know.
