Comment 0 for bug 6807

Package: parted
Version: 1.6.9-3
Severity: grave

When using kernel 2.6 (2.6.5-1-686) parted gives this error message:

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# parted /dev/hdb check 1
Error: The partition table on /dev/hdb is inconsistent. There are many
reasons
why this might be the case. However, the most likely reason is that Linux
detected the BIOS geometry for /dev/hdb incorrectly. GNU Parted suspects the
real geometry should be 623/64/63 (not 2492/16/63). You should check with
your
BIOS first, as this may not be correct. You can inform Linux by adding the
parameter hdb=623,64,63 to the command line. See the LILO or GRUB
documentation
for more information. If you think Parted's suggested geometry is correct,
you
may select Ignore to continue (and fix Linux later). Otherwise, select Cancel
(and fix Linux and/or the BIOS now).
Ignore/Cancel? cancel
Information: Don't forget to update /etc/fstab, if necessary.

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When using 2.4 (2.4.25-1-386) it seem to work as expected. I suspect that
usage may cause data loss in kernel 2.6. Please adjust the severity if
bug is not so serious.

Attached: fstab, output of locale