hdd install problem - please help

[vgramanathan]

first, i tried installing knoppix to linux partition, it said there was an error mounting the filesystem (mount point /mnt/target doesn't exist). then i tried installing on a linux swap partition, it said there is no swap partition also i created one when i logged in. please help me out, as i want to try knoppix out. this is my first experience with linux

[bigkahuna]

What version of Knoppix? What did you use to create your partitions? Where are the partitions located (ex: hda5)?

I'm a n00b too, but have done several HD installs already and this is the kind of info needed to help you. BTW, Kanotix (a Knoppix derivative) is a better distro for HD installs IMHO.