How do I install Ubuntu 13.10 and dual boot Windows 8.1 pro? When I boot the installation USB I only get 2 options: "Erase disk and install Ubuntu 13.10", or "Something else". I tried "something else" but I don't know how to install it on a partition.
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I reinstalled Windows 8 and it still didn't find it. I just then created the partions my self and it works!– DarthMaulOct 22, 2013 at 13:32
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Congrats on getting it solved, can you add that as an answer? :)– carnendilNov 14, 2013 at 21:46
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Related: How do I install Ubuntu beside Windows 7 using “Something Else”?, How to get Ubuntu installer to sense Windows 8.1 as an OS– Eliah KaganMar 16, 2014 at 1:03
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Possible duplicate of "Install alongside" option missing. How do I install Ubuntu beside Windows using "Something Else"?– Eliah KaganJan 17, 2017 at 14:30
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If you choose something else option it will directs you to select the partition in which you want to install ubuntu.And also force you to choose the linux-swap partition size.
Please allocate linux-swap partition size by following this link.
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1@Braiam It's always best to start with a SWAP partition than have to make one later IMO.– SethMar 15, 2014 at 20:08
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@Braiam yes, you are correct.I edited my answer to follow the link for allocating swap size.You can setup a swap file easily, but think about a Ubuntu noob user.It's so hard for them. Mar 15, 2014 at 20:13
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3@Braiam That's in your case. You must remember that you are a geek. Not everyone else is. Telling them they don't need SWAP and it's "easy" to get it later isn't a good idea in my opinion.– SethMar 16, 2014 at 0:35
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3@Braiam Unless you want to hibernate. I know lots of people who do that on a regular basis. Or you have little RAM. I know lots of people that have little RAM.– SethMar 16, 2014 at 2:47
Ubuntu 13.10 detected win8 but, i had to shrink win8 partition before: http://www.liberiangeek.net/2012/11/shrink-resize-partitions-in-windows-8/ I think ubuntu only detects win8 when there's free space without partition.