Mike McCarty wrote: > If I wanted to do a custom partition install, I wouldn't run the > standard install disc, and then try to "break out" of it somehow, > and do something "behind the installer's back", and then resume the > install. > > I'd use a stand-alone rescue type CD-ROM to boot, partition the disc > as I saw fit, and only then boot to the installer, and give it the > information it needs in order to use the partitions I already created. > > Mike > I don't see why one would not use the standard install disc, without any trickery, to do custom partitions. Every Linux installer (nearly) allows for partition customization, with or without LVM partitioning. The only thing you can't do is set up your hardware RAID, which must be done prior to running any installer regardless. Some of the partitioners invoked can be a little complicated, because they are after all written by hardcore Linux geeks, but there is documentation available all over the web for installers, partitioners, LVM and anything else you can think of. With some trial and error on a test machine (or unplugging your hard drive and using an old one on your main machine), you will gain familiarity with the installer and partitioner for the distro you want to use. That's how we all learnt it. As they say, RTFM (Read The Furbished Manual, in polite terms) is your best advice. Cheers, -- Paul -- users mailing list users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines
