Anne Wilson wrote: > > One thing I need to know, before I rebuild the partition table. Does linux > use anything like the DOS extended partition? I've never seen any mention of > it. > > Anne > Yes, Linux does use an extended partition. But Linux fdisk is smarter then DOS/Windows fdisk. You do not have to create the extended partition yourself. If you create a logical partition, the extended partition is created for you. (It also generated an error if you try to create a logical partition after you have 4 primary partitions.) Mikkel -- Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with Ketchup!