[SLE] Dell/Compaq Hidden Partitions

From: Donald D Henson (wepin_at_wepin.com)
Date: 10/02/04

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    I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this but I don't seem to
    be able to get a clear answer from the other lists I have tried, lists
    to remain nameless.

    I want to repartition a hard drive to make room for Linux partitions in
    a dual-boot configuration. I tried using Partition Magic but it reports
    a non-standard partition and exits without making any changes. I have
    discovered that both Dell and Compaq create non-standard hidden
    partitions on their hard drives, the reason apparently open to debate.
    Does anyone know how to get around this non-standard partition? I'd
    appreciate any assistance here. 

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