[NBLUG/talk] Linux on an Acer 3502WLCI laptop

Daniel Hodul, Ph.D. dhodul at hotmail.com
Wed Oct 12 19:47:26 PDT 2005


Hi,
Thanks for your reply.  Yes, I could come up for the installfest, providing
it's in my "off" hours.

When is it?

Thanks,
DAN
----- Original Message -----
From: "Christopher Wagner" <chrisw at pacaids.com>
To: "General NBLUG chatter about anything Linux, answers to questions,etc."
<talk at nblug.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 11:28 AM
Subject: Re: [NBLUG/talk] Linux on an Acer 3502WLCI laptop


> Many of us have dual-booted Windows and Linux before.  It sounds like a
> simple mistake was made when partitioning the drive.  Resizing
> partitions inside fdisk (or most other disk partitioning tools) is
> *destructive*.  To resize partitions "safely", a program such as
> qtparted or Partition Magic must be used, which is not something
> included in any Linux (or Windows) installer.
>
> Ideally, we would have you come to our next Installfest, where suitable
> hand-holding occurs.  Is this an option for you?
>
> - Chris
>
> Daniel Hodul, Ph.D. wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> > I wonder if anyone has had experience installing Linux on an Acer
> > Aspire 3502WLCI ?  I tried once before with a diferent version
> > and lost windows xp when I partitioned my HD.  What was cool was, I
> > was successful in installing Linux and it worked nicely....but I still
> > need windows apps, so the tech support reinstalled win xp and lost
Linux.
> >
> > Hope I'm not violating any protocols here!  I really want to get with
> > Linux advocasy, and rather need to fast track my skills....so I appeal
> > for help from your esteemed membership.  Thanks in advance.
> >
> > DAN HODUL
> >
> >
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