Re: Labeling of partitions unclear

On 2008-02-07, Peter Ludikovsky <darthludi@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Tom Newton wrote:
On 2008-02-07, Udo Huebner <udo.huebner@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi all -

in my WinXP-Home system there are 3 hard discs.
Grub starts WinXP, Linux and Win98SE where Win98SE sits in the primary
partition of the third disc.
The third disc contains 2 partitions: 1 primary, 1 logical, labeled in
Grub as hd2,0 and hd2,4.

This third small disc was now changed by a 400GB disc again partitioned
in 2 partitions, 1 primary and 1 logical, but the primary partition is
now labeled hdc3 (not hdc1 ?) or in Grub as hd2,2 (not hd2,0 ?) which I
recognized when Win98SE did not start. Thus, I had to change this
additinally in Grub.

How can this labeling occur?
Partioning had been done by Acronis Partition Expert under WinXP.

Regards Udo

I find it kind of odd that you consider Windows important enough to post
the version, but not Linux.

Windows1, Linux and Windows2 would have been fair.

I, for one, am not going to help you run Windows, regardless. I recommend
mke2fs /dev/hda
mke2fs /dev/hdc

You get the drift....

Then mount one as /var and ond one as /usr.

Now make up your mind: Are you a Linux Runner or a Windows Weenie?

And keep in mind that KDE is only the first step towards learning to run
Linux. You'll have to give up the training wheels some day...

Tom


Way to go Mr. Subtle! Most people I know switched to Linux because they
percieved the community to be friendly and helpful, instead of
hate-mongering.

I don't hate Windows. It's just nasty piece of software. A virus no one
should install on their computer.

I don't hate the black plague. I call it a nasty disease because it is.

One trie to dissuade people from doing things that are harmful, and that's
okay if you have a good replacement, which we do. It's called 'Linux".

I'd warn you about a poisonous snake in your path, too. Doesn't
mean I hate poisonous snakes. I don't. They are fascinating creatures.
I just don't want one under my fingertips and I'd suggest that you
don't try it either.


Personally, I'd rather try to help people, thus easing the transition,
instead of trying to enforce a binary decision on them...

That occurred to me. But I figured he'd get plenty of that. And I was right.

Personally, I think I did the right thing.

Especially considering that KDE (etc.) are clones of the Windows user interface
and thus very easy for Windows people to pick up.

They aren't really doing anything but moving their training
wheels over to a new bicycle.

Regardless, the OP will do what is best for him.

I just happen to think he should hear all opinions on the subject.

Not just the ones you want to be aired.

Tom

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