cannot install Redhat Linux

[Thomas Springer]

Hello,

On Tue, 2 Aug 2005 08:33:19 -0500
Hongyu Sun wrote:

> HI, All:
> 
> I downloaded and burned 4 CDs from
> http://fedora.redhat.com/download/mirrors.html.
> 
> Then I tried to install Linux to my WinXP desktop machine. I have 10GB
> on this machine which is pre-allocated for Linux before I install the
> WinXP. Windows cannot see this 10GB.
> 
> I have been frustrated with installation. I have installed several
> times. But each time when I restart, I enter in Windows. I cannot see
> any trace of Linux.
>
Insert FC4#Disc1 and reboot.

Type : linux rescue

Doesn't anaconda find a Linux?
 
> I have some questions on the installation. The automatic partition
> does not work. And I had to use manual partition. Since I have that
> 10GB. I just chose it and mount it as "\" (root). Since a root is
> required. I cannot partition the suggested swap disk. It just does not
> work for me. I don't know what format I should format the disk. But
> the only one working is "ext3".
> 
Remember that it is / .

> Another question is how to set the double boot mode? It seems in the
> installation I set up this. But it just does not work at all.
> 
> Finally it said the installation is complete and I can reboot. But I
> am entered to Windows again.
> 
> I cannot find any documentation on the installation. Somebody told me,
> Redhat is good for beginners. But I still cannot follow.
>
http://fedora.redhat.com/docs/fedora-install-guide-en/fc4/

 
> Your help will be highly appreciated.
> 
> Thank you very much,
> 
> HS
> 
Could you please tell us all what hardware you're trying installing to
the next time.

Thomas