As a complete computer newbie(i.e everything computerish) who has been trying to install some version of Linux , off and on, for over a year I feel that I qualify as the "prototype user!"
I cannot understand the instructions that come with the various, included, partitioning tools. So far the easiest to understand instructions are in Teach Yourself Red Hat Linux VISUALLY". This has about 17 screenshots, along with explanations. This is not perfect and there are a few unclear areas.
(You can perhaps see how wonderfully happy I am with Knoppix.It works!)
Now my goal is to get it installed to the hd.
I really hope that your project succeeds.