Cannot partition hd properly for Ubuntu install

Did you reserve some space before trying to install Ubuntu by using tools such as Partition Magic? Sometimes it is quicker and a better choice than using Ubiquity directly.

Luca Falavigna wrote:
> Support request #2263 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+ticket/2263
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> Comment:
> Did you reserve some space before trying to install Ubuntu by using tools such as Partition Magic? Sometimes it is quicker and a better choice than using Ubiquity directly.
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Hello Luca:

Thank you for responding so quickly. I was surprised to get your email
so soon (I am used to Microsoft's built-in delay for support).

As it turns out, I did reserve enough space for Ubuntu after all. I
just clicked the wrong radio button on installation. I finally got
Ubuntu installed.

Now, my only problem is to get my Internet connection to work. I went
to System-Administration-Networking and saw that my Ethernet connection
was activated, but I think I haven't done something correctly. On the
Windows XP side now.

Is there a firewall switch or something that I have to set?

Ubuntu IS cool. I'm just trying to get everything normalized.

Thanks again,

Gregg

Which type of network configuration do you use ? (Wired, Wireless, with DHCP or static IP...)

I forgot to ask which kind of ethernet peripherals you have on your computer... tell it us and open a terminal (Applications>Accessories>Terminal) and type ifconfig, and copy the output here please, to help us. Thanks.

Nicolas DERIVE wrote:
> Support request #2263 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+ticket/2263
>
> Comment:
> I forgot to ask which kind of ethernet peripherals you have on your computer... tell it us and open a terminal (Applications>Accessories>Terminal) and type ifconfig, and copy the output here please, to help us. Thanks.
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Hello Nicolas:

Thanks for helping me. Here is the information from ipconfig (I am on
the Windows side).

DNS arkwest.com
IP Address 192.168.1.100
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway 192.168.1.1

I have an ethernet connection integrated on the motherboard. Standard
ethernet connection.

I hope this information is helpful. I look forward to your reply.

Thanks in advance,

Gregg Deane

Do you try to configure Ubuntu network system with this data ? (Go into System>Administration>Network) Don't forget to enter your DNS in the DNS menu, and if you use a network with a domain name, go into general options to enter it.

Nicolas DERIVE wrote:
> Support request #2263 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+ticket/2263
>
> Comment:
> Do you try to configure Ubuntu network system with this data ? (Go into System>Administration>Network) Don't forget to enter your DNS in the DNS menu, and if you use a network with a domain name, go into general options to enter it.
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Hello Nicolas:

I was able to get the ifconfig information for you after all. It took
some doing because I am not that good with Ubuntu Linux yet.

Please see the Open Office attachment for the details.

I tried to change the information in System>Administration>Network to
allow for DNS information, but it would not let me (even though I have
administrator rights).

Again, thank you for your help. I hope this information is useful.
Bonne chance!

Gregg

To help you I have a method from Alan Pope (in support 2248) to enter manually your DNS server. I quote him here :

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Re: manually set dns server address Posted by Alan Pope at 2006-10-30 09:10:44 CET

Generally speaking your router/gateway should get an IP address from your ISP. With that it should get the DNS servers addresses. Most then run DHCP to the internal network and tell the clients (your pc) the DNS servers to use, and to use the router as the default gateway. If this isn't working properly then you can set the DNS servers in the file /etc/resolv.conf. Edit this using the following:-

$ sudo gedit /etc/resolv.conf

Then make sure there is an entry for each nameserver in the format below

nameserver <ip address of nameserver 1>
nameserver <ip address of nameserver 2>
"
Alan, you have been twice useful with this !

Then, add this with Alt+F2 "gksu 'gedit /etc/network/interfaces'" at the end of your network interfaces file :
"
iface eth1 inet static
address 192.168.1.100
netmask 255.255.255.0
gateway 192.168.1.1

auto eth1
"
I suppose your device is eth1, but I'm not sure. Type "ifconfig" in a terminal in Ubuntu to know the number of your eth* device.

Hope that it helps you.

Of course replace all my "eth1" with the eth* you get with ifconfig.

Nicolas DERIVE wrote:
> Support request #2263 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+ticket/2263
>
> Comment:
> To help you I have a method from Alan Pope (in support 2248) to enter manually your DNS server. I quote him here :
>
> "
> Re: manually set dns server address Posted by Alan Pope at 2006-10-30 09:10:44 CET
>
> Generally speaking your router/gateway should get an IP address from your ISP. With that it should get the DNS servers addresses. Most then run DHCP to the internal network and tell the clients (your pc) the DNS servers to use, and to use the router as the default gateway. If this isn't working properly then you can set the DNS servers in the file /etc/resolv.conf. Edit this using the following:-
>
> $ sudo gedit /etc/resolv.conf
>
> Then make sure there is an entry for each nameserver in the format below
>
> nameserver <ip address of nameserver 1>
> nameserver <ip address of nameserver 2>
> "
> Alan, you have been twice useful with this !
>
> Then, add this with Alt+F2 "gksu 'gedit /etc/network/interfaces'" at the end of your network interfaces file :
> "
> iface eth1 inet static
> address 192.168.1.100
> netmask 255.255.255.0
> gateway 192.168.1.1
>
> auto eth1
> "
> I suppose your device is eth1, but I'm not sure. Type "ifconfig" in a terminal in Ubuntu to know the number of your eth* device.
>
> Hope that it helps you.
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Nicolas:

Thanks for your help. I'll give it a try and let you know how it goes!

Gregg

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If you are still having problems, let us know and we'll keep working on them.

Best Regards,
neuromancer

neuromancer wrote:
> Support request #2263 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+ticket/2263
>
> Comment:
> If these comments have solved your problem, please consider marking this request as answered. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/SupportRequests contains useful information about managing your support request.
>
> If you are still having problems, let us know and we'll keep working on them.
>
> Best Regards,
> neuromancer
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Hello Neuromancer:

Yes, I am still having problems getting the Internet connection to
work. Yesterday, I sent additional information concerning my connection
settings and messages in hopes of getting this problem fixed.

Hopefully, that information will be helpful.

Kind regards,

Gregg