redhat partition problem
 

I'm currently trying to install redhat9.0 onto my HD, but I'm having problems. Whenever I try to create a new partition, it says "Could not allocate requested partitions. Partitioning failed. Could not allocate partitions as primary partitions." I have the the mount point to "/", the type to "ext3", the HD set to the only one avaliable, the disk size to 10gigs ect... ect... I'm sure it's not a problem with any of the options, because I've tried every combonation avaliable. It's a fairly new computer.

I'm trying to dual-boot redhat/windows. If possible, I'd rather not have to clear the HD, because I don't have the XP disks.

hou much u size u used for windowsXP in 10 GB ... check for freespace available in HD before installation.....

zameer----

I have plenty of space in my HD, I defragged and everything. I've got an 80 gig HD, with only 30 of it in use.

well Joe....during installation.... could u enable this "/" partition as primary partition..... in the last option...if so disable that option .... or else... u plz send me all the details that what u done so far(all details)..if possible...

Don't worry, I know the solution now.

There isn't one.

Redhat doesn't have a partition program that will allow you to save the data on your partitions.

I got redhat installed though, all I had to do was erase my HD. Who needs windows anyway? =)

You may wish to take a look at Fedora, unless you have some reason for sticking with an older release, coz Redhat 9 is no longer a supported product from Redhat so you may find it difficult to get updates etc.