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RE: port-amd64/49293: Installing without setting partition sizes results in an install with no swap space



Another option would be to update the text to mention that "Use existing partition sizes" isn't a sensible option if you're starting with a blank disk. Otherwise, the option sort of a looks like a shortcut to get a working install without having to dig into partitioning complexities. For reference, the current prompt looks like this: http://i.imgur.com/B1Q5PKd.png Unfortunately it doesn't look like there's much room to add more text there, without that text getting hidden under the prompt. Dave > From: martin%duskware.de@localhost > To: port-amd64-maintainer%netbsd.org@localhost; gnats-admin%netbsd.org@localhost; netbsd-bugs%netbsd.org@localhost; dross%pobox.com@localhost > Subject: Re: port-amd64/49293: Installing without setting partition sizes results in an install with no swap space > CC: > Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2014 07:35:00 +0000 > > The following reply was made to PR port-amd64/49293; it has been noted by GNATS. > > From: Martin Husemann > To: gnats-bugs%NetBSD.org@localhost > Cc: > Subject: Re: port-amd64/49293: Installing without setting partition sizes results in an install with no swap space > Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2014 09:34:39 +0200 > > On Sat, Oct 18, 2014 at 09:25:01PM +0000, dross%pobox.com@localhost wrote: >> Expected behavior: >> A basic swap partition is created (512MB?) > > No. If you select "Use existing partitions" there should be no changes made > to any partitions, and if existing partitions do not include a swap partition, > then that is the way it is. > > You can still add a swap file. > > However, it might be a good idea for sysinst to recognize "there are no > sensible existing partitions" and not offer this menu item at all. I am not > sure how safe such a heuristic would work. > > Martin >


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