4.9. Selecting The Mount Points

At this point, you need to choose where you want to install the Mandrake Linux operating system on your hard drive. If your hard drive is empty or if an existing operating system is using all the available space, you will need to partition it. Basically, partitioning a hard drive consists of logically dividing it to create space to install your new Mandrake Linux system.

Because the partitioning process' effects are usually irreversible, partitioning can be intimidating and stressful if you are an inexperienced user. Fortunately, there is a wizard which simplifies this process. Before beginning, please consult the manual and take your time.

If you are running the installation in Expert mode, you will enter DiskDrake, the Mandrake Linux partitioning tool, which allows you to fine-tune your partitions. See the DiskDrake section in the User Guide. From the installation interface, you can use the wizards as described here by clicking the dialog's Wizard button.

If partitions have already been defined, either from a previous installation or from another partitioning tool, simply select those to install your Linux system.

If partitions are not defined, you will need to create them using the wizard. Depending on your hard drive configuration, several options are available:


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