Not enough disk space

Try "File Systems" tab on "System/Administration/System Monitor".

Tried that. "File Systems" only allows me to view the amount of disk space used/not used. There is no option to change/increase disk size/space.. Am unable & unwilling to convert to Linux/Ubuntu if I am unable to test it out (due to a lack of disk space) & that means being able to update and/or install a few different programs. I have been unable to find any specific topics/problem regarding this other than using a "Disk Manager" which simply does not exist on the 6.10 package that I downloaded, burned onto a disk, and installed using the live CD option following the instructions on the Ubuntu site. Appreciate the response but still need help in increasing disk space/size....{:>(.

Benjamin

P.S. Please keep in mind that I am a "Newbi" with a capitol N and specifics will be really appreciated. Thanks...

Benjamin, I am a newbie too and having trouble with the disk space issue like you. Thanks for posting this issue because your resolution may also help me get Ubuntu running so I can eventually stop using Windows.

Be sure you check out Win4Lin in the software catalog. It promises to run Windows apps on Linux so once we've crossed platforms there's no need to replace a bunch of software! http://www.win4lin.com/

Brion Kidder
Orange, CA
Linux User Wannabe

May be, you need to resize your partition? I not completly understand you, because I'm from Russia and english is not my favorite language :-)

$ sudo apt-get install gparted
$ sudo gparted

Right-click on partition, select unmount. Now you can resize/mount partition.

There is one problem. You can't unmount your root (/) partition. So, You can run gparted from LiveCD.

PS: "mount" in previous message must be readed as "move" :-)

You can give more detailed description of your problem, and I will try to help you.

Thanks Brian,

It looks like we're in the same boat. I'll remember Win4Lin. Thank
you. Hopefully someone will be able to resolve the problem for us.
Thanks again, Ben

Brion Kidder wrote:
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> Benjamin, I am a newbie too and having trouble with the disk space issue
> like you. Thanks for posting this issue because your resolution may also
> help me get Ubuntu running so I can eventually stop using Windows.
>
> Be sure you check out Win4Lin in the software catalog. It promises to
> run Windows apps on Linux so once we've crossed platforms there's no
> need to replace a bunch of software! http://www.win4lin.com/
>
> Brion Kidder
> Orange, CA
> Linux User Wannabe
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I am currently trying to install and work with Ubuntu on a Dell Dimension 4300 running with Windows XP SP2. It has an Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz CPU w/512MB ram and a NVidia GeForce2 MX/MX 400 card. I have approx 20 GB of free space and can make more if necessary. When I insert the Live CD, the "Start or Install " screen comes up and I hit Start. After that, I went to "Applications" and updated them. Then I went to the update manager and started that. There were 77 updates (122.1 MB). I hit apply changes. After that I got a window which stated that "Update is Complete" - Not all changes & updates succeeded. Most of the reasons given was "No space left on Disk" Open Office will not save documents for same reason.

Tried the "$ sudo apt-get install gparted" suggested above. Here is what I received (was unable to copy error msgs after update otherwise I would have included them also):

"ubuntu@ubuntu:~$ sudo apt-get install gparted"

"E: dpkg was interrupted, you must manually run 'dpkg --configure -a' to correct the problem."

"ubuntu@ubuntu:~$ dpkg --configure -a"

"dpkg: requested operation requires superuser privilege"

Note: Basically, everything says I need more space. The "Disk Manager" mentioned/referenced in the "Documentation" does not exist as far as I can tell.

Please remember that while an expewrianced windows user - am a total newbi w/Linux. please be patient and specific (I can cut and paste however if told where and when) Thanks....Benjamin

Thanks,

I relized that I would need a lot more memory if I wanted to give Ubuntu a real "test drive". So....I went ahead and installed it on my hard drive in a dual boot mode. Everything installed and updated as it should and I am now happily driving Ubuntu around and seeing if it fits my needs. Overall impression is good. One note though, I think that it should be made more clear that you will be unable to update/install new programs off the Live CD due to storage limitations. That way, people who want to do more that "kick the tires" & "look under the hood" will know that they need to at a minimun, do more than just use the Live CD and avoid the resulting periods of confusion and even some irritation. Just a thought....{:>) Many thanks to qxov for his time, help and effort. It was and is deeply appreciated by this "Newbi". Benjamin