On Sat 20 Aug 2011 at 01:54:55 -1200, sdc wrote: > Unfortunately I have to use Windows 7 as well so I need to setup a dual > boot. This dual boot setup will run on a laptop with a 250 GB HDD and a > Broadcom BCM4312(I tried installing debian 6 some while ago but had no > network driver. I imagine that I need to download it using another computer > then installing it on the laptop. From where can I get it?)
http://wiki.debian.org/WiFi Install to the laptop with a cabled connection. Set up the BCM4312 from within Debian. > My biggest concern is the fact that I don't know how many partitions to make > for Debian and how large. I was thinking about making a windows partition of > 100gb and the rest go to Debian. Please, if it's possible provide me with a > partition scheme (that much for root, that much for swap, etc) and > instructions of how to set the dualboot laptop up and running. http://www.debian.org/releases/stable/installmanual Start the installer in expert mode. Shrink the Windows partition and partition using the Manual option. Putting Debian on a single partition saves you thinking about wasted space or having sufficient space on a partition. Alternatively, have / as 10/20GB and use the remainder for /home. 1-2GB would be suficient for swap. GRUB will detect Windows when it is installed to the mbr. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/20110820144759.GQ14528@desktop
