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=== Tips to resize a Windows partition to leave room for Linux ===

* Reboot the machine with Knoppix in the CDrom.
* Go for a root-console (crtl+alt+f1).
* Follow the instructions in that [http://mlf.linux.rulez.org/mlf/ezaz/ntfsresize.html#example FAQ page] of ntfsresize.
** Brief decription for a NTFS located on /dev/hda1:
** Check for minimal partition size:

ntfsresize -i /dev/hda1

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* Shrink the ntfs filesystem:

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ntfsresize -s5000M /dev/hda1

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* Delete the (long) ntfs partition

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fdisk /dev/hda -> d (-> 1)

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* Create a new ntfs partition (with the newly shrunk filesystem)

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(fdisk)-> n -> p -> 1 -> 1 -> +5000M
-> t (-> 1) -> 7
-> a -> 1
(Create the other partitions in the left space:)
( n e 2 enter enter )
( For a SWAP: )
( n l enter +512M )
( t 5 82 )
( For a /: )
( n l enter enter )

-> w

* First check: Reboot without the Knoppix CD and check if Windows boots properly
* Now you're ready to install Linux...

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PhilippeTeuwen at 23:39, 25 February 2008