partitioning using mb boundaries
Affects | Status | Importance | Assigned to | Milestone | |
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GParted |
New
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Undecided
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Unassigned | ||
Ubuntu Manual |
Invalid
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Undecided
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Unassigned | ||
parted (Debian) |
Fix Released
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Unknown
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parted (Ubuntu) |
Fix Released
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Undecided
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Unassigned | ||
partman-auto (Ubuntu) |
Fix Released
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Undecided
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Unassigned | ||
Bug Description
Binary package hint: partman-auto
I would like to give people a try using ubuntu
but I fear to setup some trouble for them if they use win7.
This isssue is described here:
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It is a MS related partitioning bug.
To get around there are 3 ways possible:
C) Most easily: You typically purchased a notebook where there are 3 primary partitions. Ubuntu Release Notes should mention that in case of dual boot you should only create one primary root partition not any more ! (no swap, no home, no further extended)
B) A more sophisticated approach: Since Vista Windows needs a megabyte free space just in front of every first primary partition and a megabyte free space in front of every first logical partition in every extended partition. Partition your disk accordingly or give Windows7 Partitioniong Tool a try to configure your harddisk appropriet for a linux install (more easy?)
C) Feature request: make linux partitioning tools feature a windows7 compatible mode.
Changed in parted (Debian): | |
status: | Unknown → Fix Released |
Please add attention to this horrible Ms bug which will crackdown the linux image seen by potential new users having Win7/Vista installed.
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