I am tring to install Red Hat linux version9.0 and I have a couple questions.

1. do i need to make the hard drive /dev/hda1 instead of a vfat to a swap to install RH? Or leave it the same.

Every time i try to make a new one it always says couldnt locate partitioning request.

2. Do i need a HD that is totally empty to install Red Hat.

My OS: Win ME

Not sure what to do.
I tried making a fdisk but you can't unless your HD is totally empty.

>Thanks so much!